East Krok, Wisconsin facts for kids
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East Krok, Wisconsin
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 East Krok, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
East Krok, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Kewaunee |
| Town | West Kewaunee |
| Elevation | 222 m (728 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1564340 |
East Krok is a small place in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that are part of a larger area, like a "town" in Wisconsin, rather than having its own separate city or village government.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live. However, it does not have its own official local government. Instead, it is usually part of a larger county or town. For example, East Krok is part of the Town of West Kewaunee.
How Services Work
In an unincorporated community, services like roads, police, and fire departments are usually managed by the larger county or town government. This is different from a city or village, which has its own mayor and council.
Location and Nearby Areas
East Krok is located in the eastern part of Wisconsin. It is in Kewaunee County. The nearby unincorporated community of Krok is just to the west of East Krok. You can reach Krok by following Krok Road.
