Slovan, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Slovan, Wisconsin
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Looking south at Slovan
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 Slovan, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Slovan, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Kewaunee |
| Town | Casco |
| Elevation | 217 m (712 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1574283 |
Slovan is a small, quiet place in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government like a city or village. Instead, it's part of a larger area called the Town of Casco.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is like a neighborhood that doesn't have its own official mayor or town council. It's not a separate town or city. Instead, it's governed by the larger county or "town" it's located within. For Slovan, that's the Town of Casco. People living in Slovan follow the rules and services provided by Kewaunee County and the Town of Casco.
Where is Slovan Located?
Slovan is found in the eastern part of Wisconsin. It's about 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) southeast of the village of Casco. You can find Slovan right where two main roads meet: County Trunk Highway T (often called CTH-T) and County Trunk Highway E (CTH-E). This intersection is the heart of the community.
Images for kids
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Looking south at the sign for Slovan on CTH-T
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This aerial view from August 7, 2020, shows the area. CTH-T runs west from the center, while CTH-E goes north and south. Church Road runs east from the center.
