St. Anna, Wisconsin facts for kids
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St. Anna, Wisconsin
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Looking west at downtown St. Anna
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 St. Anna, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
St. Anna, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Calumet, Sheboygan |
| Elevation | 292 m (958 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1572832 |
St. Anna is a small community in Wisconsin, USA. It is not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it is part of two larger areas: Calumet County and Sheboygan County. St. Anna is also located within the towns of Russell and New Holstein.
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History of St. Anna
How St. Anna Began
Before European settlers arrived, the area around St. Anna was covered in thick forests. These woods were full of wild animals like deer. Brothertown Indians lived and hunted in this region. The soil was very rich and good for farming.
In 1848, about 70 people from Hamburg, Germany, came to this area. They settled near what is now New Holstein. St. Anna started to grow in the fall of 1848. Some of these German settlers, who were Roman Catholics, built a church out of logs.
Growing as a Community
By 1878, the church had also added a school for children. St. Anna grew into a small community with several businesses. By 1881, it had a factory that made wooden shoes. There were also a few general stores and two hotels. St. Anna was once famous for making wooden shoes in Wisconsin.
A new, larger brick church was started on November 4, 1895. This church is still used today. St. Anna also had its own post office starting in 1876.
The Holyland Area
St. Anna is located near a special area in eastern Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. This area is known as "The Holyland." It got this name because many small communities there were built around churches.
Some of these communities include St. Peter, St. Cloud, Marytown, Mount Calvary, Johnsburg, Calvary, Brothertown, and Jericho.
A very noticeable building in St. Anna is the Roman Catholic St. Ann's Church. It sits on top of the biggest hill in the area. St. Ann Parish is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Green Bay.
Getting Around St. Anna
St. Anna is located where two county roads meet. These are Calumet County highways A and Q. Sheboygan County Highway H also meets here.
Before 2006, Wisconsin Highway 149 was a main road that led into the area. It was less than one mile (about 1 kilometer) north of St. Anna. This highway is no longer in use.
Notable People
- Wilfrid J. Turba was a politician who lived in St. Anna. He was involved in government and public service.
