Dundee, Wisconsin
Dundee is an unincorporated community located in the town of Osceola, in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States.[2][3] It is located on Wisconsin Highway 67 in the Kettle Moraine State Forest. The Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive runs through the community.
Dundee, Wisconsin | |
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 Looking north at Dundee on Highway 67 | |
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| Coordinates: 43°39′19″N 88°09′52″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Fond du Lac |
| Elevation | 370 m (1,230 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip code | 53010 |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1564179[1] |
Dundee Mountain
The local landmark Dundee Mountain is located northeast of the community.[4] Dundee is known for its numerous UFO sightings. Residents gather each year for a festival called "UFO Daze."[5]
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
In the fall of 2006, the ABC show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition traveled to Dundee to build a house for the Koepke family after Matt Koepke was diagnosed with melanoma. They built a beautiful house for the five remaining members of the family, and also renovated the nearby Dundee Mill Park.[6]
Notable people
- Fred W. Draper, member of the Wisconsin State Assembly was born in Dundee.
- Teacher and Socialist member of the State Assembly W. J. Gilboy was born on a farm near Dundee.
Images
Looking west at Dundee on Wisconsin Highway 67
Signs for Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive and for parts of the Kettle Moraine State Forest in the heart of Dundee.
Koepke residence in 2007, site of an episode of Extreme Makeover:Home Edition
Welcome sign with Dundee Mountain in background on right
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- Osceola Township, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
- http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/dictionary/index.asp?action=view&term_id=5668
- Dundee Mountain Summit
- "Alien country: Earthlings welcome". February 17, 2004. CNN.com. Archived from the original on 23 September 2010. Retrieved 29 March 2011.
- http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=510522
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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