Northeim, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Northeim, Wisconsin
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 Northeim, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Northeim, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Manitowoc |
| Elevation | 190 m (623 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1570523 |
Northeim 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 isn't officially a city or town with its own local government.
Northeim is found in the town of Newton. This area is part of Manitowoc County. The community is located right by Pine Creek. You can find it where two county roads, Highway U and Highway LS, meet. It's about 6.8 miles (10.9 kilometers) south-southwest of the larger city of Manitowoc.
People from Northeim
Fred "Fritz" Schmitz
One interesting person from Northeim was Fred "Fritz" Schmitz. He was a farmer and a musician. But he was also a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
The Wisconsin State Assembly is like a group of elected officials. These officials work together to make laws for the state of Wisconsin. So, Fred Schmitz helped make important decisions for everyone in Wisconsin!
