Lakefield, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lakefield, Wisconsin
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 Lakefield, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Lakefield, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Ozaukee |
| Elevation | 216 m (709 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 262 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1567768 |
Lakefield is a small, unincorporated community located in the Town of Grafton in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. Being an "unincorporated community" means it's a recognized place but doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or village. Lakefield is easy to find, as it sits right where County T (Lakefield Road) and County W (Port Washington Road) meet.
Discovering Lakefield
What's in a Name?
Have you ever wondered how places get their names? Lakefield got its name from the beautiful lake nearby and the wide-open fields that surround it. It's a name that perfectly describes its natural setting!
Unique Barns of the Past
Long ago, in the 1890s, something very special stood in the Lakefield area: unique octagonal barns. Imagine a barn with eight sides instead of the usual four! These cool barns were built by a person named Ernst Clausing. He was an immigrant, meaning he moved to Wisconsin from a place called Saxony, which is now part of Germany. His eight-sided barns were a unique sight in the countryside.
