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Pittsfield, Wisconsin
Pittsfield (community), Wisconsin is located in Wisconsin
Pittsfield (community), Wisconsin
Pittsfield (community), Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Pittsfield (community), Wisconsin is located in the United States
Pittsfield (community), Wisconsin
Pittsfield (community), Wisconsin
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  Wisconsin
Counties Brown, Shawano
Towns Pittsfield, Maple Grove
Elevation
246 m (807 ft)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 920
GNIS feature ID 1577771

Pittsfield is a small place in Wisconsin, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government like a city or a village. Instead, it is part of larger areas called "towns" and "counties."

Welcome to Pittsfield!

Pittsfield is a quiet community located in the state of Wisconsin. It is split between two different counties: Brown County and Shawano County. This makes it a unique place!

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a group of homes and businesses that are not officially organized as a city or town. They do not have their own mayor or city council. Instead, they are governed by the larger county or town they are located within. For Pittsfield, this means parts of it are managed by the Town of Pittsfield and parts by the Town of Maple Grove.

Where is Pittsfield Located?

Pittsfield is easy to find because it sits right where two main roads meet. These roads are Wisconsin Highway 29 and Wisconsin Highway 156. If you travel about 5 miles (or 8 kilometers) south from the town of Pulaski, you will reach Pittsfield. Its location makes it a small but important spot for local travel.

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