Nevins, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Nevins, Wisconsin
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 Nevins, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Nevins, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Clark |
| Town | Sherwood |
| Elevation | 330 m (1,070 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577745 |
Nevins is a small, quiet place in Wisconsin, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or a village. Instead, it's part of a larger area called the Town of Sherwood in Clark County.
History of Nevins
Nevins got its name from a very important person named Sylvester Nevins. He was a well-known figure in Wisconsin's history.
Who Was Sylvester Nevins?
Sylvester Nevins was a Wisconsin state senator. A state senator is a person elected by people to represent them in the state's government. They help make laws for the state. Besides being a politician, Sylvester Nevins was also a successful lumber businessman. This means he worked in the timber industry, which was very important in Wisconsin's past. He helped cut down trees and turn them into wood for building and other uses.
