Port Andrew, Wisconsin facts for kids
Port Andrew is a small, unincorporated community located in the town of Richwood, within Richland County, Wisconsin, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or a village. Instead, it's part of a larger area, in this case, the town of Richwood.
Quick facts for kids
Port Andrew, Wisconsin
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 Port Andrew, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Port Andrew, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Richland |
| Elevation | 209 m (686 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1571794 |
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live that isn't officially a city or a village. This means it doesn't have its own mayor or town council. Instead, it's governed by the larger county or town it's located within. For Port Andrew, this means the local rules and services come from Richland County and the town of Richwood.
Life in Port Andrew
Port Andrew is a quiet area in Wisconsin. It's known for being a small, close-knit community. You might see signs for the community along Wisconsin Highway 60, which runs nearby. These communities often have a few homes and sometimes a local business or two, like a small shop or a gas station. They are often surrounded by natural landscapes, typical of rural Wisconsin.
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Sign for Port Andrew on WIS60
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Wisconsin Highway 60
