Poland, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Poland, Wisconsin
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Looking north at Poland
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 Poland, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Brown |
| Town | Eaton |
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1571732 |
Poland is a small, unincorporated community located in Brown County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's part of the Town of Eaton. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that aren't officially part of a larger city or town government. Poland is situated just a few miles east of the bigger city of Green Bay.
Discovering Poland, Wisconsin
Poland is found where two roads meet: County Highway T and Wisconsin Highway 29. This makes it easy to find on a map! Its exact location is 44 degrees, 26 minutes, 37 seconds North latitude and 87 degrees, 49 minutes, 34 seconds West longitude. This is like its unique address on the Earth.
A Glimpse into History
The community of Poland got its name from the many Polish immigrants who settled there. They arrived in the area during the 1870s, bringing their culture and traditions with them.
In 1881, the people of Poland built a church called SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. It was an important place for the community. Sadly, the first church building was destroyed by a fire in 1898. But the community didn't give up! They worked together and built a brand new church the very next year, in 1899.
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Looking east along WIS 29
