Old Ashippun, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Old Ashippun, Wisconsin
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Looking south at Old Ashippun
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 Old Ashippun, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Old Ashippun, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dodge County |
| Town | Ashippun |
| Elevation | 268 m (879 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1570768 |
Old Ashippun is a small 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. Instead, it's part of a larger area called the Town of Ashippun. Old Ashippun is located in Dodge County.
Discovering Old Ashippun
Old Ashippun is a quiet community in the state of Wisconsin. It's found within Dodge County, which is in the southeastern part of the state. Even though it's not a big city, it has its own unique history.
Why "Old" Ashippun?
You might wonder why it's called "Old" Ashippun. Well, the area around Ashippun is actually split into two main parts: Ashippun and Old Ashippun. Old Ashippun was the very first place where people settled in this area. It was the original community.
The Railroad's Impact
A long time ago, something big happened that changed Old Ashippun. A new railroad line was built, but it wasn't built right through Old Ashippun. Instead, it was built several miles away. When a railroad came to an area, it usually brought new jobs and made it easier to transport goods. Because of this, many people and businesses decided to move closer to the new railroad. This caused a large part of the original community to relocate to the new spot, which became the main Ashippun area we know today. A similar thing happened in a nearby community called Lebanon.
This move meant that Old Ashippun became quieter. It kept its name to show it was the first settlement. Today, it remains a historical part of the larger Town of Ashippun.
