Stephensville, Wisconsin
Encyclopedia
Stephensville is a small unincorporated community
located entirely within the town of Ellington
in west-central Outagamie County
, Wisconsin
, United States
. Stephensville is classified as a Class U6 Community by the USGS
, being a populated place located wholly or substantially outside the boundaries of any incorporated place or CDP with a recognized authoritative common name.
Stephensville is located 4 miles northeast of Hortonville
, 7 miles northwest of Greenville
, 5 miles south of Shiocton
and 15 miles northwest of Appleton
.
Bear Creek passes through the community just east of its mouth with the Wolf River
.
Postal service is provided by the Hortonville
post office, ZIP code
54944.
. Outagamie County Highways S & MM also enter the community. Because of its scenic nature, Outagamie County Highway MM has been classified as a Rustic Road
(Route 61) from Stephensville to Hortonville
.
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
located entirely within the town of Ellington
Ellington, Wisconsin
Ellington is a town in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,535 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Stephensville is located in the town.-Geography:...
in west-central Outagamie County
Outagamie County, Wisconsin
Outagamie is a county in the northeast region of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its county seat is Appleton. As of the 2009 census estimate, its population was 177,155....
, Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Stephensville is classified as a Class U6 Community by the USGS
United States Geological Survey
The United States Geological Survey is a scientific agency of the United States government. The scientists of the USGS study the landscape of the United States, its natural resources, and the natural hazards that threaten it. The organization has four major science disciplines, concerning biology,...
, being a populated place located wholly or substantially outside the boundaries of any incorporated place or CDP with a recognized authoritative common name.
Stephensville is located 4 miles northeast of Hortonville
Hortonville, Wisconsin
Hortonville is a village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,711 at the 2010 census.-History:The village was founded in 1848 by landowner Alonzo Horton. One of Father Horton's first priorities was to dam Black Otter Creek, creating the Black Otter Lake...
, 7 miles northwest of Greenville
Greenville, Wisconsin
Greenville is a town located in south central Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States. It is one of 18 communities that form the basis of the Fox Cities, the third largest metropolitan area in Wisconsin. The population was 6,844 at the 2000 census, however 2008 estimates place the population at...
, 5 miles south of Shiocton
Shiocton, Wisconsin
Shiocton is a village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 921 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Shiocton is located at ....
and 15 miles northwest of Appleton
Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton is a city in Outagamie, Calumet, and Winnebago Counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is situated on the Fox River, 30 miles southwest of Green Bay and 100 miles north of Milwaukee. Appleton is the county seat of Outagamie County. The population was 78,086 at the 2010 census...
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Bear Creek passes through the community just east of its mouth with the Wolf River
Wolf River (Fox River)
The Wolf River, long, is one of the two National Scenic Rivers in Wisconsin, along with the St. Croix River. The scenic portion is long. It rises in the north woods of the state, with the northernmost fork stemming from Pine Lake in Forest County. The river then flows south through Langlade and...
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Postal service is provided by the Hortonville
Hortonville, Wisconsin
Hortonville is a village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,711 at the 2010 census.-History:The village was founded in 1848 by landowner Alonzo Horton. One of Father Horton's first priorities was to dam Black Otter Creek, creating the Black Otter Lake...
post office, ZIP code
ZIP Code
ZIP codes are a system of postal codes used by the United States Postal Service since 1963. The term ZIP, an acronym for Zone Improvement Plan, is properly written in capital letters and was chosen to suggest that the mail travels more efficiently, and therefore more quickly, when senders use the...
54944.
Geography
Stephensville is located at 44°22′24"N 88°35′3"W (44.3733170, -88.5842708), and the elevation is 804 feet (245 m).Transportation
Stephensville is located on Wisconsin Highway 76Highway 76 (Wisconsin)
State Trunk Highway 76 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It runs north–south in east central Wisconsin from US Highway 45 near Bear Creek to a junction with US Highway 45 in downtown Oshkosh.The southern section of the present WIS 76 highway between the current WIS 15 at...
. Outagamie County Highways S & MM also enter the community. Because of its scenic nature, Outagamie County Highway MM has been classified as a Rustic Road
Rustic Roads (Wisconsin)
The Rustic Road system is a system of Wisconsin scenic roads. They differ from the main trunkline highway system in that they are not meant to be major through routes, but lightly traveled local access, and are to meet minimum standards for natural features. Rustic roads have lower speed limits...
(Route 61) from Stephensville to Hortonville
Hortonville, Wisconsin
Hortonville is a village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,711 at the 2010 census.-History:The village was founded in 1848 by landowner Alonzo Horton. One of Father Horton's first priorities was to dam Black Otter Creek, creating the Black Otter Lake...
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