Dundee, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dundee, Wisconsin
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Looking north at Dundee on Highway 67
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 Dundee, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Dundee, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Fond du Lac |
| Elevation | 370 m (1,230 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip code |
53010
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| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1564179 |
Dundee is a small community in Wisconsin, United States. It's not a city or a town by itself. Instead, it's an unincorporated community. This means it's part of a larger town called Osceola.
Dundee is located in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. You can find it right on Wisconsin Highway 67. It's also nestled within the beautiful Kettle Moraine State Forest. The scenic Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive even passes through this community.
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Dundee Mountain: A Local Landmark
Just northeast of Dundee, you'll find a special local landmark called Dundee Mountain. It's a notable spot in the area.
Dundee is also quite famous for something unusual: many people have reported seeing UFOs there! These are unexplained flying objects. Because of these sightings, residents hold a fun festival each year. It's called "UFO Daze." People gather to celebrate the mystery and excitement of these reported sightings.
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Visits Dundee
In the fall of 2006, a popular TV show came to Dundee. The show was called Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. This program helps families by building them a brand new home. They do this in just one week!
The show visited Dundee to build a house for the Koepke family. A family member, Matt Koepke, was dealing with a serious illness. The team built a beautiful new home for the five remaining members of the family. They also helped improve the nearby Dundee Mill Park. It was a big project that brought a lot of attention to the community.
Notable People from Dundee
Dundee has been the birthplace of a few interesting people. These individuals went on to do important things.
- Fred W. Draper was born in Dundee. He later became a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. The State Assembly is a group of people who make laws for the state of Wisconsin.
- W. J. Gilboy was also born near Dundee, on a farm. He was a teacher and a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. He was also part of the Socialist movement. Socialists believe in certain ideas about how society and the economy should be organized.
Images for kids
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Looking west at Dundee on Wisconsin Highway 67
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Signs for Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive and for parts of the Kettle Moraine State Forest in the heart of Dundee.
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Koepke residence in 2007, site of an episode of Extreme Makeover:Home Edition
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Welcome sign with Dundee Mountain in background on right
