Viking, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Viking, Wisconsin
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 Viking, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Viking, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| Counties | Pierce and St. Croix |
| Elevation | 334 m (1,096 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1581751 |
Viking is a small place in Wisconsin, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or a village would. Instead, it's part of larger towns and counties.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live close together, but it's not officially a city or a town. It doesn't have its own mayor or city council.
- Local services like roads and police are managed by the larger county or town government.
- These communities often have a name and a sense of identity.
- They might have a post office, a store, or a few houses.
How is it Different from a City?
Cities and villages have their own local governments. They make their own laws and collect taxes for local services. Unincorporated communities rely on the county or town for these things.
Where is Viking Located?
Viking is in the state of Wisconsin. What's interesting about Viking is that it's located in two different counties at the same time!
- Part of Viking is in Pierce County, Wisconsin. This part is within the town of Gilman.
- The other part of Viking is in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. This part is within the town of Eau Galle.
This means that depending on which side of Viking you are on, you might be in a different county and a different town!
