Rome, Wisconsin facts for kids

Rome is a name used for several different places in the state of Wisconsin, USA. When you hear "Rome, Wisconsin," it could mean a few different towns or communities!

What is Rome, Wisconsin?

In Wisconsin, the name "Rome" can refer to a few real places and even some fictional ones from books and TV shows. It's a bit like having several friends named "Alex" – you need more information to know which one someone is talking about!

Real Places Named Rome

There are a few actual locations in Wisconsin that share the name Rome:

Rome, Adams County

• Rome, Adams County, Wisconsin is a town. A town is a type of local government area, often including both a main community and surrounding rural areas.
• Rome (community), Adams County, Wisconsin is an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own separate local government, but are part of a larger town or county.
• New Rome, Wisconsin is another unincorporated community, also located in Adams County.

Rome, Jefferson County

• Rome, Jefferson County, Wisconsin is a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. It's like a community that looks like a town but isn't officially incorporated as one.

Fictional Places Named Rome

Sometimes, writers use real-sounding names for places in their stories. "Rome, Wisconsin" has appeared in:

• The television series Picket Fences, where it was a fictional town.
• Ayn Rand's book Atlas Shrugged, which also featured a fictional town called Rome, Wisconsin.

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In Spanish: Rome (Wisconsin) para niños