Spread Eagle, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Spread Eagle, Wisconsin
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Lakeview Party Mart in Spread Eagle
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 Spread Eagle, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Spread Eagle, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Florence |
| Government | |
| • Type | none (governed by Town of Florence) |
| Elevation | 1,197 ft (365 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
54121
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
Spread Eagle is a small, special place in Florence County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it's a neighborhood or area that doesn't have its own city government. Instead, it's part of the larger Town of Florence. Spread Eagle is also part of the Iron Mountain area, which includes nearby towns in both Wisconsin and Michigan.
Getting Around Spread Eagle
This community is easy to reach by car. It sits right on two major roads: U.S. Highway 141 and U.S. Highway 2. Spread Eagle is about six miles northwest of Iron Mountain, Michigan. It's also very close to the southern part of Railroad Lake. This lake is part of the beautiful Spread Eagle Chain of Lakes.
Fun Things to Do and See
Spread Eagle is famous for its chain of lakes. These lakes were named "Spread Eagle" because they look like an eagle with its wings spread out when seen from above! This unique name has even made Spread Eagle appear on lists of unusual place names.
Nearby, you can find the Spread Eagle Barrens State Natural Area. This is a special place where nature is protected. During the summer, you can enjoy the Badwater Ski-Ters Water Ski Show. They put on amazing performances on the water.
People from Spread Eagle
- Lorraine Seratti was a businesswoman and politician from Wisconsin. She lived in Spread Eagle and served in the state government.
