Nasonville, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Nasonville, Wisconsin
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US-10 runs through town
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 Nasonville, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Nasonville, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Wood |
| Elevation | 407 m (1,335 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1570110 |
Nasonville is a small, quiet place in Wisconsin, United States. It's what we call an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that aren't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called the Town of Rock, in Wood County.
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The Story of Nasonville
Nasonville got its name from two brothers, Solomon L. and William G. Nason. They were pioneers, which means they were among the first people to settle in this area. They came all the way from Cumberland County, Maine, looking for a new home.
Early Settlers Arrive
In the spring of 1855, the Nason brothers first settled about eleven miles southwest of a place that would later become Marshfield. The name "Nasonville" originally described a larger, less defined area. This region stretched towards other places like Maple Works and Neillsville in Clark County.
Making Nasonville a Home
The Nason brothers found their permanent spot in September 1856. They bought land in what is now Rock Township. Solomon Nason was a very important person in the early days of Nasonville. He even gave some of his land for another small community called Lindsey to be built.
A Community Hub
Solomon Nason opened a store in Nasonville, which was a big deal back then. Stores were often the center of a community. He also became the first postmaster in 1859 when a post office was set up in Nasonville. A postmaster is the person in charge of the local post office, making sure mail gets delivered. Solomon served as postmaster for many years, until 1878. The Nasonville post office eventually closed for good in 1900.
Important People from Nasonville
- Solomon Nason: He was a pioneer who helped settle the area. He also became a legislator, which means he was a person elected to make laws for the state.
