Gooseville, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Gooseville, Wisconsin
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 Gooseville, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Gooseville, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Sheboygan |
| Elevation | 254 m (833 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577618 |
Gooseville is a small, quiet place located in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a recognized settlement where people live, but it doesn't have its own separate city or village government. Instead, it's part of the larger town of Sherman.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live that doesn't have its own city or village government. Instead, it's usually governed by the larger county or a nearby town. Think of it like a neighborhood that's part of a bigger area, but it still has its own name and identity. Gooseville is one such community in Wisconsin.
Historical Places in Gooseville
Gooseville might be small, but it has an important historical site! The Gooseville Mill/Grist Mill is a special building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as a place that is very important to the history of the area and the country.
The Gooseville Mill
The Gooseville Mill, also known as the Grist Mill, was once a busy place. A grist mill is a type of mill that grinds grain into flour. Mills like this were very important in the past because they helped farmers turn their crops into food. The Gooseville Mill stands as a reminder of the area's history and how people lived and worked long ago.
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Gooseville Mill/Grist Mill, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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Gooseville Grist Mill
