Kremlin, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Kremlin, Wisconsin
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 Kremlin, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Kremlin, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marinette |
| Elevation | 257 m (843 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577684 |
Kremlin is a small, unincorporated community located in the town of Pembine, in Marinette County, Wisconsin, United States. Being "unincorporated" means it's not a separate city or town with its own local government, but rather a part of a larger town.
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Where is Kremlin Located?
Kremlin is found about 12 miles (19 km) southeast of Niagara. It sits where Kremlin Road meets Chapman Road. The area is about 843 feet (257 meters) above sea level. A railway, the Canadian National Railway, runs through the community.
Nearby Natural Features
The Menominee River flows nearby to the east. You can also find Kimlark Lake just north of Kremlin and Long Lake to the west. These lakes and the river are important natural landmarks in the area.
How Kremlin Got Its Name
Kremlin was named in 1886. English people who were helping to fund the railroad through the area chose the name. They likely named it after the Moscow Kremlin in Russia. This might have been because some of their family members were married to Russian noble families.
A Glimpse into Kremlin's Past
Kremlin has an interesting history, even though it's a small community. It once had its own post office, which helped people send and receive mail.
Cougar Sighting in Wisconsin
A cool fact about Kremlin is that on January 2, 1909, the last known cougar sighting in Wisconsin happened right here. Cougars, also known as mountain lions, were not seen in the state again until 2009!
Local Industry and Growth
In 1939, a company called Flintkote Roofing opened a plant in Kremlin. This plant crushed stone to make materials for roofing. Over the years, other companies owned the plant, including Central Commercial Company and Ruberoid Company. These companies later joined to become GAF Materials Corporation in 1967.
Reforestation Efforts
In 1946, a big project started in Kremlin to plant new trees. This was a reforestation program, meaning they were replanting forests. They planted 550,000 trees, including different types of pine trees like white pine, red pine, and jack pine. This helped to regrow the local forests.
What Kremlin Does Today
Today, Kremlin is home to a plant operated by Specialty Granules Incorporated (SGI). This plant has an open-pit quarry.
Making Roofing Materials
At the SGI plant, they dig up a type of rock called meta-andesite. This rock is then crushed and processed. It's turned into special colored granules that are used to make roofing materials. These granules are coated to be semi-ceramic, which makes them durable for roofs.
