Hayton, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hayton, Wisconsin
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 Hayton, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Hayton, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Calumet |
| Town | Charlestown |
| Settled | 1840s |
| Elevation | 250 m (830 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1566223 |
Hayton is a small community in Wisconsin, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own separate local government like a city or village. Hayton is part of the larger town of Charlestown in Calumet County, Wisconsin. You can find it a few miles east of Chilton. It is located right where U.S. Route 151 and County T roads meet.
Exploring Hayton's Location
The Killsnake River flows through Hayton. This river is a branch of the larger Manitowoc River. There is a mill in the community that has a dam on the river. In the past, some parts of the riverbed had pollution issues.
Hayton's History
Hayton was the very first settlement along the Killsnake River. People started settling here in the 1840s. A person named William Urmston was one of the first settlers. The community was first called Wallersville. This name came from one of the landowners at the time. Later, the name was changed to Hayton.
People from Hayton
Some notable people have connections to Hayton:
- Jeremiah Wallace Baldock was a farmer who lived in Hayton. He also served as a Wisconsin State Assemblyman. This means he was a representative in the state's law-making body.
- William D. Carroll was born in Hayton. He later became a Wisconsin State Senator. A State Senator is also a representative in the state government, but usually serves a larger area than an Assemblyman.
