Knowles, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Knowles, Wisconsin
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Looking north at Knowles
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 Knowles, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dodge |
| Town | Lomira |
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | Class Code U6 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1567580 |
Knowles is a small community in Wisconsin, United States. It is not a city or a village, but an unincorporated community. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city does.
About Knowles
Knowles is located in Dodge County. This county is in the southeastern part of Wisconsin. The community is found within the larger area of the town of Lomira.
Where is Knowles?
You can find Knowles right where two roads meet. These roads are County Road AY and County Road Y. They split apart at this location, making it easy to spot Knowles on a map.
How Knowles Got Its Name
The community of Knowles was named after a person. His name was George P. Knowles. He was an important person in the 1870s. At that time, he worked as the secretary for a railroad company. This company was called the Fond du Lac, Amboy & Peoria Railroad.
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Looking east at downtown Knowles
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Welcome sign
