Slab City, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Slab City, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Shawano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4 km2 (1.5 sq mi) |
| • Land | 3 km2 (1.3 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0.5 km2 (0.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 239 m (915 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 120 (estimated) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Slab City, Wisconsin is a small, unincorporated community in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. An unincorporated community is a place that does not have its own local government. It is part of the larger town of Hartland.
Slab City is located about one mile south of Bonduel. You can find it along Wisconsin Highway 47.
Getting Around Slab City
Slab City is connected by two important roads. These are Wisconsin State Highways 29 and 47. These highways help people travel across the state.
Highway 47 runs north and south. Highway 29 runs east and west. This makes it easy for people in Slab City to reach bigger cities. For example, Appleton is along Highway 47. Green Bay is along Highway 29.
The Old Highway 47 Road
The main road through Slab City used to be a different path for Highway 47. On October 1, 1950, the highway's path was changed. It was moved to run next to a hill, instead of over it.
The old road is now called "Old 47." Many people in Slab City still live along this original main road. It is an important part of the community's history.
Local Businesses in Slab City
From 1995 to 2006, Slab City had its own small brewery. It was called Slab City Brewery. This brewery even made a beer named "Old 47." This name was a tribute to the old highway that runs through the center of the community.
