Pleasant Ridge, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Pleasant Ridge, Wisconsin
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 Pleasant Ridge, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Pleasant Ridge, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Iowa |
| Town | Dodgeville |
| Elevation | 380 m (1,247 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577773 |
Pleasant Ridge is a small place in Wisconsin, United States. It is not a city or a town with its own government. Instead, it is called an unincorporated community. This means it is part of a larger local government area.
Where is Pleasant Ridge?
Pleasant Ridge is found in Iowa County. It is located within the area known as the town of Dodgeville. The community is about 7 miles (11 km) north-northeast of the city of Dodgeville. You can find it where two county roads, Highway Z and Highway ZZ, meet.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live. However, it does not have its own local government. Instead, it is governed by a larger county or town. This is different from a city or village. Cities and villages have their own mayors and councils.
People in unincorporated communities still get services. These services might include police, fire, and road maintenance. These are usually provided by the county or the larger town it belongs to. Pleasant Ridge is an example of such a community in Wisconsin.
