Sand Creek (community), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Sand Creek, Wisconsin
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 Sand Creek (community), Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Sand Creek (community), Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dunn |
| Town | Sand Creek |
| Elevation | 301 m (988 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
54765
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1573657 |
Sand Creek is a small, unincorporated community. It is located in the town of Sand Creek, within Dunn County, Wisconsin, United States. An unincorporated community means it is a group of homes and businesses without its own local government. Sand Creek is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) west-southwest of New Auburn. It has its own post office with ZIP code 54765.
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Local Businesses
Sand Creek has a small area with different businesses. You can find a restaurant called Sand Creek Cafe there. There is also a car dealership, Gilberts of Sand Creek, which sells Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles. A branch of a local bank is also part of the community.
The former Sand Creek School building is now home to a few small businesses. The local U.S. Post Office is also located in this building. At the south end of the business area, there is a Lakeland Co-Op branch. This Co-Op has a gas station and a convenience store. The main way people make a living in Sand Creek is through farming.
Community Life
Places of Worship
Sand Creek has two churches for its residents. One is a Lutheran church, and the other is an independent Bible church.
Public Services
Sand Creek offers several public services to its residents.
Library Services
The community has a small library located in the former school building. This library is part of the MORE consortium. This means library users can access over 1.4 million items from a shared catalog. You can find more information at www.more.lib.wi.us.
Safety and Protection
The community and the surrounding area are kept safe by a part-time constable. The Dunn County Sheriff's Department also helps protect the area.
The Sand Creek Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency medical services (EMS). They serve the community and the nearby township. They also help parts of Sioux Creek township, which is just north in Barron County.
Utilities
Residents in Sand Creek are served by a municipal sewer system. However, water for homes comes from private wells.
Parks and Recreation
Sand Creek has three park areas for fun and outdoor activities.
- The riverside park has a shelter, a stage for bands, and playground equipment. It also has a boat landing for the Red Cedar River.
- The second park is along Sand Creek itself. It has sports courts and playground equipment.
- The third park is Myron Park. This park is a campground located north of the business area along County Road I. It has many campsites, restrooms, and bath facilities. Myron Park is also located along the banks of the Red Cedar River. Campers often enjoy floating down the Red Cedar River in the summer. Their trip usually ends in the business district of Sand Creek, which takes about two hours.
