Lawton, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lawton, Wisconsin
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 Lawton, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Lawton, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Pierce |
| Elevation | 333 m (1,093 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577692 |
Lawton is a small, unincorporated community located in Pierce County, Wisconsin, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or a village. Instead, it's part of larger areas called towns. Lawton is found within two of these towns: Ellsworth and Martell.
Finding Lawton: Location and Roads
Lawton is easy to find on a map because it's located where two important roads meet. These roads are U.S. Route 63 and County Highway N. This meeting point is about 4.5 miles (or 7.2 kilometers) northeast of the city of Ellsworth. Knowing these roads helps people navigate to and from the community.
How Lawton Got Its Name
The community of Lawton most likely got its name from a person named Lawton Peterson. He was an important figure in the early days of the community. Mr. Peterson ran the very first store in the area. This store was also where the first post office for Lawton was located. The post office opened in 1894, which was a significant event for the growing community. It's common for places to be named after people who played a key role in their early history.
