Ladoga, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Ladoga, Wisconsin
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Looking west at the center of Ladoga
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 Ladoga, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Ladoga, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Fond du Lac |
| Elevation | 274 m (899 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1567713 |
Ladoga is a small, quiet community in Wisconsin, USA. It is an unincorporated community. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or village. Ladoga is located in Fond du Lac County. It is part of two towns: Springvale and Waupun.
History of Ladoga
The name Ladoga has a special meaning. It comes from a Native American language. In this language, Ladoga means "rising sun."
The community got its own post office in July 1851. The very first person to be in charge of the post office was Marcus Brown.
Famous People from Ladoga
Ladoga has been home to some interesting people.
- Chester Hazen was a notable person from Ladoga. He was a businessman and a farmer. He was also involved in politics.
Images for kids
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Sign looking west
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Looking north at WIS26
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