Douglas Center, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Douglas Center, Wisconsin
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 Douglas Center, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Douglas Center, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marquette |
| Elevation | 250 m (830 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1562201 |
Douglas Center (sometimes spelled Douglass Center) is a small, unincorporated community located in Marquette County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's found between the towns of Briggsville and Oxford. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called the Town of Douglas.
Exploring Douglas Center
Douglas Center is situated on County Road P, positioned between County Roads A and O. This makes it easy to find on a map.
A Look Back in Time
In the past, Douglas Center was an important place for the local area. It used to have its own post office. A post office is where people send and receive mail, which was a very important service before the internet and email.
Famous People from Douglas Center
Douglas Center was once home to a notable person named Robert Mitchell. He was a State Representative. A State Representative is someone elected by the people to speak for them in the state's government. They help make laws and decisions that affect everyone in the state.
