Nye, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nye, Wisconsin
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 Nye, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Nye, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Polk |
| Elevation | 295 m (968 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1570582 |
Nye is a small, unincorporated community located in Polk County, Wisconsin, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger area called the town of Osceola.
Nye is situated about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) east of the main town of Osceola. It's also very close to a body of water called Horse Lake, being less than 1 mile (1.6 km) west of it.
What's in Nye?
Nye is home to the Viking Gas Transmission Company Heliport. A heliport is like a small airport, but it's specifically designed for helicopters to land and take off. This heliport likely supports the operations of the Viking Gas Transmission Company in the area.
Famous People from Nye
One notable person who was born in Nye is David E. Paulson. He grew up to be a farmer, working the land. He also became a politician, which means he was involved in making important decisions and laws for the community and the state of Wisconsin.
