Garnet, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Garnet, Wisconsin
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Garnet, Wisconsin
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Cream City
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 Garnet, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Garnet, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Fond du Lac |
| Established | circa 1880 |
| Elevation | 287 m (942 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip codes |
53049
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| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1565424 |
Garnet, Wisconsin is a small place in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, USA. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger Town of Calumet.
Garnet is located in the northern part of Fond du Lac County. It sits right near the border with Calumet County. You can find it where County Highway HHH meets Town Hall Road. It's also about 1.95 miles (3.14 km) east of another community called Calumetville.
What is the History of Garnet?
Garnet, Wisconsin, began as a settlement around the year 1880. Over time, it earned a special nickname: "Cream City." This nickname likely came from its connection to the dairy industry, which is very important in Wisconsin.
Images for kids
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Looking east at Garnet
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Looking west at Garnet on HHH
