Dexterville, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Dexterville, Wisconsin
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 Dexterville, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Dexterville, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Wood |
| Elevation | 302 m (991 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1563957 |
Dexterville is a small, unincorporated community in Wisconsin, United States. It is located in Wood County, within the larger town of Dexter. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or village. Instead, it's part of a larger town or county. You can find Dexterville where Wisconsin Highway 80 and Wisconsin Highway 54 meet.
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History of Dexterville
Early Days and Lumber
Dexterville began around the year 1848. A few years later, in 1850, an important person named George Hiles moved to the area. He was a very successful businessman in the lumber industry. He built a large lumbermill in Dexterville. This mill helped the community grow.
The name "Dexter" for the town might come from Dexter, Michigan. This was the original home of one of the first settlers. However, some people say the town was named after a pioneer's mule! In 1858, George Hiles helped Dexterville get its own post office.
Railroad Connections
To help move timber from the area, George Hiles created the Milwaukee, Dexterville, and Northern Railroad in 1887. This railroad was bought by the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad a few years later. The train tracks passed right through Dexterville by 1890.
Dexterville Dam and Lake
The Dexterville Dam is located on the southern edge of Lake Dexter. This dam holds back the Yellow River, creating Dexter Lake. The dam was built by Wood County to create a waterfront area. This area is now part of Dexter County Park, a place where people can enjoy the lake.
Notable People from Dexterville
- Amos E. Germer, a lawyer and politician, lived in Dexterville. He was a person who worked with laws and in government.
