Hamburg, Wisconsin facts for kids

Hamburg is the name of a few different places in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. When you see a name like Hamburg, it often means there are several towns or communities that share the same name. This can happen when settlers from the same original place (like Hamburg, Germany) moved to different areas and named their new homes after their old ones.

Places Called Hamburg in Wisconsin

There are two main areas in Wisconsin that include the name Hamburg. Both are located in different counties, which are like smaller regions within a state.

Hamburg in Marathon County

Marathon County, Wisconsin, has two places named Hamburg.

• Hamburg, Marathon County, Wisconsin: This is a town. In Wisconsin, a town is a type of local government area. It includes both rural areas and sometimes smaller communities within its borders. The Town of Hamburg has its own local government that helps manage things like roads and services for the people living there.

• Hamburg (community), Marathon County, Wisconsin: This is a smaller unincorporated community located inside the Town of Hamburg. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes or businesses that don't have their own separate local government. Instead, they are part of the larger town or county government.

Hamburg in Vernon County

• Hamburg, Vernon County, Wisconsin: This is another town located in Vernon County. Just like the Town of Hamburg in Marathon County, this town also has its own local government. It covers a specific area and provides services to its residents.

See also

• In Spanish: Hamburg (Wisconsin) para niños