Kansasville, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kansasville
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Kansasville School
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 Kansasville
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Racine |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
53139
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| Area code(s) | 262 |
Kansasville is a small, unincorporated community located in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Town of Dover. Sometimes, people might also call this area Brighton or Eagle Lake, Wisconsin.
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History
What's in a Name? The Story of Kansasville
The exact reason for Kansasville's name is a bit of a mystery! Some people believe it was named after an important law called the Kansas-Nebraska Act. This law was a big deal in American history. Others think it was named to honor the first settlers who came here from the state of Kansas. There's even a third idea: that it got its name from a railroad line that used to connect Wisconsin all the way to Kansas!
Education
Learning in Kansasville: Schools for Kids
If you live in Kansasville, you'll go to school in the Dover School District. This district is pretty unique because it has just one school: Kansasville Grade School! This school teaches students from Kindergarten all the way through eighth grade.
After finishing grade school, students usually go to Union Grove Union High School. This is the only high school in the Union Grove Union High School District. Some students might also attend Burlington High School, which is part of the Burlington School District.
Transportation
Past and Present: Getting Around Kansasville
Long ago, Kansasville was an important stop on a train line called the Racine & Southwestern branch. This line was part of a bigger railroad system known as the Milwaukee Road.
However, in the 1980s, the Milwaukee Road went through some changes. The train line that ran through Kansasville was no longer used. In fact, the train tracks were removed many years ago! Today, there are exciting plans to turn this old railway path into a fun bike trail. This new trail will connect Kansasville to places like Burlington and beyond, just like other bike trails already exist west of Kansasville.
Recreation
Fun Things to Do in Kansasville
Kansasville offers some great places for outdoor fun and activities!
- Eagle Lake Park: This park is a wonderful spot to enjoy nature and spend time outdoors.
- Richard Bong State Recreation Area: This large recreation area is perfect for exploring. It's also where the annual Wolf Lake Run/Hike event takes place, which is a popular activity for people who love to run or hike.
