Landstad, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Landstad, Wisconsin
|
|
|---|---|
Looking north in downtown Landstad
|
|
 Landstad, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Landstad, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
|
|
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Shawano |
| Elevation | 260 m (840 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1567827 |
Landstad is a small place in Wisconsin, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that are not officially a city or town. Instead, it is part of a larger area called a "town." Landstad is located in the town of Lessor. This town is found in Shawano County.
Landstad is easy to find. It sits right on Wisconsin Highway 47. If you travel about 5.5 miles (or 8.9 kilometers) south from the town of Bonduel, you will reach Landstad.
History of Landstad
How Landstad Got Its Name
The community of Landstad has an interesting history. Its post office was first opened in June 1882. The very first postmaster was a person named Sven G. Morgan. He was in charge of the mail for the area.
It is thought that Landstad was named after a famous person. This person was Magnus Brostrup Landstad. He was a very popular poet and writer of hymns during that time. Hymns are special songs often sung in churches.
Images for kids
-
Sign for Landstad on WIS 47
-
Looking east in Landstad
