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Sauntry, Wisconsin
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 Sauntry, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Sauntry, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Douglas |
| Town | Solon Springs |
| Elevation | 348 m (1,142 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 and 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1573741 |
Sauntry is a small, unincorporated community located in the state of Wisconsin, United States. It is found within Douglas County, specifically as part of the Town of Solon Springs. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or a village.
History of Sauntry
The community of Sauntry was given its name in honor of a person named C. S. Sauntry. He was a notable businessperson who worked in the lumber industry. This means he was involved in cutting down trees and processing wood for building and other uses. Naming places after important local figures or industries was a common practice in the past.
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