Sechlerville, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sechlerville, Wisconsin
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 Sechlerville, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Sechlerville, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Jackson |
| Town | Hixton |
| Elevation | 283 m (928 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1573868 |
Sechlerville is a small, quiet community located in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. It's not a city or a town with its own government, but rather an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings that are part of a larger town called Hixton.
About Sechlerville
Sechlerville is a small place in the state of Wisconsin. It's part of a bigger area called Jackson County. When a place is "unincorporated," it means it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or a village. Instead, it's governed by the larger town or county it's located within.
How Sechlerville Got Its Name
The community of Sechlerville is named after a person named Jacob R. Sechler. He was one of the early settlers in the area. Jacob R. Sechler moved to this part of Wisconsin way back in 1855. People often name places after important figures or early settlers who helped build the community.
Past Post Office
Long ago, Sechlerville had its own local post office. This was a place where people could send and receive mail. Having a post office was very important for communities, especially before the internet and easy travel. It helped people stay connected. However, the post office in Sechlerville closed down in the 1950s. This often happens when communities change or grow in different ways.
