Spirit (community), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Spirit, Wisconsin
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 Spirit (community), Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Spirit (community), Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Price |
| Elevation | 513 m (1,683 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1574553 |
Spirit is a small, quiet place in Wisconsin, United States. It is not a big city or even a regular town. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that are part of a larger area. They do not have their own local government like a city or town would.
Where is Spirit, Wisconsin?
Spirit is found in Price County, Wisconsin. It is located where two main roads meet: Wisconsin Highway 86 and Wisconsin Highway 102. If you travel about 10.5 miles (which is about 17 kilometers) southeast from a place called Prentice, you will find Spirit.
How Spirit Got Its Name
The name "Spirit" has an interesting story! People say that the community was named after something spooky. According to local tradition, several "ghosts" or "spirits" were seen at the same time near a lake close by. This unusual event led to the community being called Spirit.
