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Witwen, Wisconsin
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 Witwen, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Witwen, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Sauk |
| Elevation | 233 m (764 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1576926 |
Witwen is a small, populated place located in the town of Troy, within Sauk County, in the state of Wisconsin, United States. It is found along County Highway E, about 8.4 miles (13.5 km) west of Sauk City.
What is Witwen?
Witwen is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that don't have their own local government, like a city or a village. Instead, it's part of a larger area, in this case, the town of Troy.
Why is it Called Witwen?
The community got its name from two people, G. and J. P. Witwen. They were important in the early days of the area because they ran a local mill. A mill is a building where grain is ground into flour, or where other materials are processed. Naming a place after its founders or important businesses was a common practice in the past.
Where is Witwen Located?
Witwen is in the state of Wisconsin, which is in the Midwest region of the United States.
- State: Wisconsin
- County: Sauk County
- Nearby City: Sauk City (about 8.4 miles to the east)
The area is part of the Central Time Zone. This means that during standard time, it is 6 hours behind UTC (UTC-6). During daylight saving time, it shifts to UTC-5. Witwen sits at an elevation of about 764 feet (233 meters) above sea level.
