Hoyt, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Hoyt, Wisconsin
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 Hoyt, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Hoyt, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Iron |
| Town | Knight |
| Elevation | 480 m (1,575 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577649 |
Hoyt is a small, quiet place in the state of Wisconsin, United States. It's not a city or a village with its own local government. Instead, it's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's part of a larger area, the town of Knight, which is located in Iron County. Hoyt is found about 3 miles (5 kilometers) west-southwest of a nearby community called Montreal.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Hoyt doesn't have its own separate government. It doesn't have a mayor or a town council just for Hoyt itself. Instead, it's governed by the larger local government of the town or county it's in. For Hoyt, that's the town of Knight and Iron County. People living in these areas still get services like roads and emergency help. These services are provided by the larger government body.
Why Some Places Are Unincorporated
Many small communities start without formal city or village governments. They might not have enough people to form their own local government. Or, they might prefer to be part of a larger existing town or county. This way, they can share resources and services.
How Hoyt Got Its Name
Hoyt was named after a man named Colgate Hoyt. He was a banker from New York in the 1880s. Colgate Hoyt was also a "trustee" for the Wisconsin Central railroad. A trustee is someone who manages money or property for others. In this case, he helped manage the railroad company.
The Railroad's Connection to Hoyt
Railroads were very important in the 1800s. They helped connect different parts of the country. They also helped transport goods and people. It was common for places to be named after important people connected to these railroads. This is likely how Hoyt got its name, honoring Colgate Hoyt's role with the Wisconsin Central railroad.
