North York, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
North York, Wisconsin
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 North York, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
North York, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Ashland |
| Town | Ashland |
| Elevation | 271 m (889 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1570521 |
North York is a small, quiet place in Wisconsin, United States. It's called 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 a "town." North York is located within the Town of Ashland in Ashland County.
About North York, Wisconsin
North York is found in the northern part of Wisconsin. It is part of Ashland County, which is known for its beautiful natural areas. The community sits right on Wisconsin Highway 13, a main road that connects many towns in the state.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like North York doesn't have its own mayor or town council. Instead, it is governed by the larger "town" or "county" it is part of. For North York, this means the Town of Ashland helps manage things like roads and services. This is different from a city or village, which has its own local government.
