Gad, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gad, Wisconsin
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The community of Gad in November 2013.
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 Gad, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Gad, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| Counties | Marathon, Taylor |
| Town | Bern, Browning |
| Elevation | 461 m (1,511 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
Gad is a small, quiet place in Wisconsin, United States. It's not a city or a village, but what's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings that don't have their own local government like a city would. Gad is special because it's located across two different counties: Marathon County and Taylor County.
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Exploring Gad, Wisconsin
Gad is found in the beautiful state of Wisconsin. It's part of the United States. This small community is located along County Highway C. It is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km) east-southeast of a town called Medford.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live close together, but it doesn't have its own official local government. Instead, it's usually governed by the larger county or town it's in. For Gad, this means parts of it are managed by the towns of Bern and Browning.
Gad's Location Across Counties
It's quite interesting that Gad is split between two counties!
- The part of Gad in Marathon County is located within the town of Bern.
- The part of Gad in Taylor County is located within the town of Browning.
This means that depending on which part of Gad you are in, you might be in a different county and a different town!
The Gad School
Long ago, Gad had its own school called the Gad School. It was a place where local children went to learn. Today, that school is no longer a separate school. It is now part of the Medford Area School District. This district helps educate students from Gad and the surrounding areas.
