Postville, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Postville, Wisconsin
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 Postville, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Postville, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Green |
| Town | York |
| Elevation | 318 m (1,043 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1571821 |
Postville is a small, quiet place located in Green County, Wisconsin. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or a village. Instead, it is part of the larger Town of York.
This community was once called Stewart. It sits in the beautiful state of Wisconsin, in the United States.
People from Postville
Who was Hiram Gabriel?
One notable person connected to Postville (when it was known as Stewart) was Hiram Gabriel. He was a farmer who lived in the area.
Gabriel also played an important role in local government. He served as a Wisconsin State Assemblyman. This means he was elected to help make laws for the state of Wisconsin. He also led the York Town Board as its chairman. This board helps manage local matters for the Town of York, where Postville is located.
