Green Valley (CDP), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Green Valley, Wisconsin
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Census-designated place
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 Green Valley (CDP), Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Shawano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.187 sq mi (0.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.187 sq mi (0.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 133 |
| • Density | 711/sq mi (274.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1565830 |
Green Valley is a small community located in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. It is known as an unincorporated census-designated place. This means it's a defined area for counting people, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Green Valley is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) east of a larger town called Shawano. In 2010, the community had a population of 133 people.
History of Green Valley
The community of Green Valley got its name because it is located in a beautiful, green valley. This name perfectly describes the area's natural surroundings.
A post office was first opened in Green Valley in 1907. This was an important place for people to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed down on May 21, 2011.
See also
Would you like to read about Green Valley (Wisconsin) in Spanish? Check out the article for kids here: Green Valley (Wisconsin) para niños
