Grand Chute (ghost town), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Grand Chute, Wisconsin
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 Grand Chute (ghost town), Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Outagamie |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
54911 & 54914
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| Area code(s) | 920 |
Grand Chute is like a "ghost neighborhood" today. It's a part of the city of Appleton in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. It used to be its own small village! A ghost neighborhood means it was once a separate place with its own name, but now it's part of a bigger city.
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A Look Back at Grand Chute
How Grand Chute Started
In 1849, three people named Morgan L. Martin, Theodore Conkey, and Abram B. Bowen started a new village. They first called it "Martin." Just one year later, in 1850, they changed its name to Grand Chute. They named it after the nearby town of Grand Chute.
Villages by the River
Grand Chute was one of three small villages that grew up around a school called Lawrence Institute. Today, this school is known as Lawrence University. The three villages were Grand Chute, Lawesburg, and Appleton. All of them were located right along the Fox River (Wisconsin). The Fox River was important for travel and trade back then.
Becoming Part of Appleton
Over time, the city of Appleton grew bigger. The villages of Grand Chute and Lawesburg eventually became part of Appleton. This means they were "incorporated" into the city. Now, they are neighborhoods within Appleton, not separate villages anymore.
Where Grand Chute Is Located
Grand Chute is found at specific coordinates: 44°15′16.71″N 88°24′55.47″W / 44.2546417°N 88.4154083°W. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map. It sits about 791 feet (or 241 meters) above sea level. This is its elevation, or how high it is compared to the ocean.
