Preston, Grant County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Preston, Wisconsin
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 Preston, Grant County, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Preston, Grant County, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Grant |
| Towns | Fennimore, Wingville |
| Elevation | 354 m (1,161 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1571923 |
Preston is a small place in Wisconsin, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's not a city or a village with its own local government. Instead, it's part of two larger areas called towns: Fennimore and Wingville. Preston is located in Grant County.
Preston's Story
Preston has a short but interesting history! A long time ago, in 1880, a special building called a post office opened here. People could send and receive letters and packages from this post office. It helped the community stay connected.
However, the post office eventually closed. It stopped operating in 1920. The community of Preston was named after an early settler. His name was Matthew Preston. He was one of the first people to live in this area.
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