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Krakow, Wisconsin
Census-designated place
Downtown Krakow
Downtown Krakow
Krakow, Wisconsin is located in Wisconsin
Krakow, Wisconsin
Krakow, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Country United States
State Wisconsin
Counties Oconto and Shawano
Area
 • Total 1.128 sq mi (2.92 km2)
 • Land 1.128 sq mi (2.92 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
778 ft (237 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 354
 • Density 313.8/sq mi (121.17/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
54137
Area code(s) 920
GNIS feature ID 1565712
KrakowWisconsinSignWIS32
Sign along WIS 32

Krakow is a small community in the state of Wisconsin, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or village. It's also a "census-designated place," which means the government counts its population for official records.

Most of Krakow is in Shawano County, but a small part is in Oconto County. You can find Krakow along Wisconsin Highway 32, just north of a town called Pulaski. It's located within the areas known as the towns of Chase and Angelica.

Krakow has its own post office with the ZIP code 54137. In 2010, about 354 people lived there.

Life in Krakow

Today, Krakow is a quiet place with a Catholic church and a tavern. But it used to be a much busier community!

Krakow's Past

Years ago, Krakow was a lively hub. It had a grocery store where people could buy food and supplies. There was also a cheese factory, making delicious Wisconsin cheese. A pickle canning company operated there, too, preserving vegetables.

For entertainment, Krakow even had movie theaters! There were several taverns, which are like local pubs. The community also had schools: a parochial school (often run by a church) and a public school. These places show that Krakow was once a bustling center for its residents.

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