Klondike, Kenosha County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Klondike, Wisconsin
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 Klondike, Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Klondike, Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Kenosha |
| Town | Brighton |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 262 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1567552 |
Klondike is a small community in Wisconsin, United States. It is located in Kenosha County, within the town of Brighton. Klondike is an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or village. Instead, it is governed by the larger town of Brighton. People in Klondike live in homes and work in farming.
History of Klondike
Klondike was first settled a long time ago in the 1800s. Back then, it was known by a different name: "Klondike Corner". The community is located where Highway 75 meets 52nd Street. This street is also called Kenosha County Highway NN.
Union League Camp Facility
A special place in Klondike is the Union League Camp facility. This camp is located on 244th Avenue at 52nd Street. It hosts a program for the Army Reserve. This program helps young people learn and grow.
Before July 20, 1941, this site was a different kind of youth camp. It was called Camp Nitgedeiget. This name means "don't worry" in Yiddish, a language spoken by many Jewish people. The camp had a focus on certain political ideas. It was a place where young people gathered and learned about these ideas. In 1941, the Union League Club of Chicago took over the site. They changed it into the camp it is today.
