Woodhull, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Woodhull, Wisconsin
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 Woodhull, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Woodhull, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Fond du Lac |
| Elevation | 277 m (912 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Codes |
54932
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| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577891 |
Woodhull is a small, unincorporated community located in the town of Lamartine. It is part of Fond du Lac County in the state of Wisconsin, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own official local government like a city or town.
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Where is Woodhull?
Woodhull is found where County Road Y and Forest Avenue meet. On the southeast corner of this intersection, you'll see Our Risen Savior Catholic Church. The community is quite small, with just a few houses and one local establishment.
A Look at Woodhull's History
Early Days and the Post Office
Woodhull had its own post office starting in 1864. A post office is where people send and receive mail. Having one was very important for a community back then. It helped people stay connected. This post office served the area for many years before it closed in 1904.
How Woodhull Got Its Name
The community of Woodhull was likely named after an important person. There are two main ideas about who it might have been:
- Nathaniel Woodhull: He was a military general during the American Revolutionary War. This was the war where the American colonies fought for their independence from Great Britain.
- John Woodhull: He was a deputy postmaster in a nearby city called Fond du Lac, Wisconsin around the time the community was growing.
It's interesting to think about which person the community was named after!
Images for kids
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Woodhull, Wisconsin looking SE at Our Risen Savior Church
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Sign showing Woodhull, Wisconsin
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Panorama of Woodhull
