Tisch Mills, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tisch Mills, Wisconsin
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Looking south at the main intersection in Tisch Mills
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 Tisch Mills, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Tisch Mills, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| Counties | Kewaunee, Manitowoc |
| Towns | Carlton, Mishicot |
| Elevation | 194 m (636 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
54240
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| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1575472 |
Tisch Mills (pronounced TISH) is a small community in Wisconsin, United States. It's not a city or a village, but an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government.
Tisch Mills is special because it's located in two different counties: Kewaunee and Manitowoc. It's also part of two different towns: Carlton and Mishicot. You can find it about 5 miles north of the village of Mishicot. The community sits about 636 feet above sea level.
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A Look Back: History of Tisch Mills
The community of Tisch Mills got its name from a person named Charles Tisch. He was an important figure in the early days of the area.
Helping Hands: The Volunteer Fire Department
Tisch Mills has its own volunteer fire department. This means that people from the community volunteer their time to help keep everyone safe from fires and other emergencies. They are ready to respond when needed.
Places of Worship
There is a church in Tisch Mills called St. Isidore the Farmer Parish. This church is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Green Bay. A diocese is like a large area that a bishop oversees for the Catholic Church.
Famous Faces from Tisch Mills
Some interesting people have lived in or had connections to Tisch Mills:
- Anton Holly: He was a farmer and also served as a State Assemblyman for Wisconsin. This means he was a lawmaker who helped make decisions for the state. He also owned a meat market in Tisch Mills.
- Anton G. Schauer: He was another person from Tisch Mills who became a Wisconsin State Assemblyman. Besides being a lawmaker, he was also a farmer, a teacher, and a businessman.
Images for kids
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Kewaunee County sign in Tisch Mills
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Looking south at the sign for Tisch Mills
