Koro, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Koro, Wisconsin
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 Koro, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Koro, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Winnebago |
| Elevation | 250 m (830 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1567619 |
Koro is a small, quiet place in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community," which means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called the town of Nepeuskun.
This community is special because it's the only place in the entire United States named Koro!
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Koro's Early Days
The story of Koro's official start goes back to August 1850. This is when the first post office was opened there. A post office is where people send and receive mail.
Who Was the First Postmaster?
The very first person in charge of the Koro post office was a man named James H. Foster. He was known as the "postmaster."
James H. Foster's Public Service
James H. Foster was an important person in Wisconsin's history. He didn't just run the post office. He also served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin Senate. These are parts of the state's government where laws are made. Being a part of these groups meant he helped make important decisions for the people of Wisconsin.
Where is Koro Located?
Koro is found in Winnebago County, which is in the state of Wisconsin. Wisconsin is in the upper Midwest region of the United States.
