Johnsburg, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Johnsburg, Wisconsin
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Johnsburg, Wisconsin
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 Johnsburg, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Johnsburg, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Fond du Lac |
| Elevation | 288 m (945 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip codes |
53049, 54937
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| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1567207 |
Johnsburg, Wisconsin is a small, unincorporated community located in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. An unincorporated community is a place that isn't officially a city or town, but still has people living there. Johnsburg is found in the Town of Calumet.
You can find Johnsburg on County Roads Q and W. It's about 3.3 miles (5.3 km) east of Lake Winnebago. The community is also about 2.75 miles (4.4 km) southeast of Pipe. It is 1.4 miles (2.3 km) northwest of Malone. Johnsburg is part of a special area in northeastern Fond du Lac county called the Holyland.
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History of Johnsburg
Johnsburg has a rich history, especially tied to its church. The community was first settled by families looking for a new home.
The Founding of the Community
The first six families who settled here founded a church in 1841. This church was very important to the early settlers. When it was built in 1842, it was the first church for about 100 miles (160 kilometers) around. This was a huge area between Milwaukee and Green Bay.
How Johnsburg Got Its Name
The community was first called Hinesburg. This name came from the church, which was known as St. Johannes Gemeinde (St. John's congregation). A priest named Father Deisenrieder helped set up a post office here. The town's first official name honored his birthplace in Bavaria, a region in Germany. Later, in 1885, the United States Postal Service changed its rules. Because of this, the community was renamed "Johnsburg," which is still its name today.
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church is a very important building in Johnsburg. It's a landmark that stands out in the community.
A Historic Landmark
This church is so important that it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as a special place in American history. Its official number on the list is 80000137. The church shows the long history and strong community spirit of Johnsburg.
Notable People from Johnsburg
Some people from Johnsburg have become well-known.
- Evan Vogds, a football player, is from this community.
Images for kids
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Looking west at downtown Johnsburg
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St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
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The interior of the St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church in Johnsburg, Wisconsin, & it was built in the CE.1850s so the architecture is in public domain.
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St.John the Baptist Parish R.H.P. Marker
