London, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
London, Wisconsin
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Looking east in downtown London
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 London, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
London, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| Counties | Dane and Jefferson |
| Towns | Deerfield and Lake Mills |
| Elevation | 266 m (873 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1568505 |
London is a small, quiet place in Wisconsin, USA. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government.
London is special because it's located across two different counties: Dane and Jefferson. Part of it is in the town of Deerfield, and another part is in the town of Lake Mills. You can find London about 3 miles (5 km) north of Cambridge, right along Wisconsin Highway 134.
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Exploring London's Past
London got its name because many of its first settlers came from the famous city of London, England. They wanted to remember their home country!
A post office was opened here in 1882. It helped people send and receive mail for many years. The post office served the community until 1960.
Fun Things to Do in London
If you love being outdoors, London is a great spot! The Glacial Drumlin State Trail runs right through the community. This trail is a long path that's perfect for biking, walking, or even cross-country skiing in winter. It follows an old railroad line, offering scenic views of the Wisconsin countryside.
Meet a Notable Person from London
London has been home to some interesting people. One of them was Herman J. Severson. He was a very important person in Wisconsin.
Herman J. Severson: A Public Servant
Herman J. Severson was a Wisconsin State Senator. This means he was elected to help make laws for the state of Wisconsin. He also worked as a jurist, which is another word for a judge. Before his public service, he was even a school principal right here in London!
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Community center
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Moravian church
