Marytown, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Marytown, Wisconsin
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Looking south at Marytown, Wisconsin
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 Marytown, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Marytown, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Fond du Lac |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip codes |
53061
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| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1569109 |
Marytown, Wisconsin, is a small place in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. It's known as an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or village. Marytown is part of the larger town of Calumet.
You can find Marytown where two county roads, Highway G and Highway HH, meet. A state road, Wisconsin Highway 149, used to run right through the community. However, that highway was changed in 2006.
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Exploring Marytown and The Holyland
Marytown is located in a special part of eastern Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin called "The Holyland." This area got its name because many communities there were built around churches.
Some of these nearby communities include:
St. Mary's Church
One of the most famous buildings in Marytown is St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. It sits on top of the biggest hill in the area. At night, the church is lit up, and you can see its lights from many miles away!
A Glimpse into Marytown's Past
Marytown has a bit of history, even though it's a small community.
Early Days
A post office was opened in Marytown way back in 1854. This would have been an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. However, the post office eventually closed down.
A Summer Storm
On July 18, 1996, Marytown experienced a powerful storm. A tornado touched down and caused damage to several homes at the north end of the community. This event was part of a larger series of tornadoes that happened across Wisconsin on the same day, including the well-known Oakfield Tornado.
