Van Dyne, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Van Dyne, Wisconsin
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Census-designated place
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Looking south at downtown Van Dyne
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 Van Dyne, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Fond du Lac |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.05 km2 (0.790 sq mi) |
| • Land | 2.04 km2 (0.788 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0.005 km2 (0.002 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 241 m (791 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 279 |
| • Density | 136.4/km2 (353.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip codes |
54979
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| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584511 |
Van Dyne is an unincorporated census-designated place in the town of Friendship, in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States. At the 2010 census, its population is 279. The road traveling north-south through the community was part of the Yellowstone Trail and later Wisconsin Highway 175; it is now a county highway.
History
The community was first platted by Daniel Van Duyne in 1866, and was a stop for a railroad between Fond du Lac and Oshkosh. A post office has been in operation in Van Dyne since 1866.
Images for kids
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Post office
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School
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Sign
See also
In Spanish: Van Dyne (Wisconsin) para niños
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