St. Mary's, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
St. Mary's, Wisconsin
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1957 aerial view of St. Mary's
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 St. Mary's, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
St. Mary's, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Monroe |
| Elevation | 418 m (1,371 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577807 |
St. Mary's, also known as St. Mary's Ridge, is a small community in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States. It is an unincorporated area, which means it's a place with a shared identity but no separate local government. This community is part of the larger town of Jefferson.
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Discovering St. Mary's History
Early Settlers and Their Journey
St. Mary's was first settled in 1856. The first families to arrive here came all the way from Stommeln, a town in Germany. Stommeln is located northwest of Cologne, in a region called North Rhine-Westphalia. These brave families traveled across the ocean to start a new life in America.
Growth and New Beginnings
The families who settled in St. Mary's thrived and grew. As time went on, many of their descendants moved to other states. They spread out to places like Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa, Missouri, and California. Some also moved to other counties within Wisconsin. This shows how the community's roots reached far and wide.
A Beautiful Place Recognized
St. Mary's was once recognized for its natural beauty. Photos of the area were chosen for an official White House pamphlet. This happened when Lady Bird Johnson, the wife of former U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson, was the First Lady. She highlighted St. Mary's as "one of America's most beautiful places."
Images for kids
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1957 aerial view of St. Mary's
