Brothertown (community), Wisconsin
Brothertown is an unincorporated community located in the town of Brothertown, Calumet County, Wisconsin, United States.[1]
Brothertown, Wisconsin | |
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 Looking north in downtown Brothertown | |
  Brothertown  Brothertown | |
| Coordinates: 43°58′05″N 88°18′32″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Calumet |
| Town | Brothertown |
| Elevation | 250 m (810 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1562251[1] |
History
It was originally settled by the Brothertown Indians under the name Eeyamquittoowauconnuck.[2] The tribe gave up its federal recognition in order to avoid relocation and much of the land was eventually settled by German immigrants.[2]
Images
Looking west in Brothertown
Brothertown sign on U.S. Route 151
Brothertown in late summer
References
- "Brothertown, Wisconsin". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- Burg, Faye (October 24, 2013). "Ottery fosters tribe's identity". Tri-County News (Kiel, Wisconsin). pp. 1, 7. Retrieved October 27, 2013.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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