Melnik, Wisconsin
Melnik is an unincorporated community located in the town of Gibson, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States. It consists of a handful of houses and the Melnik Presbyterian Church and attached cemetery.
Melnik, Wisconsin | |
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| Coordinates: 44°14′51″N 87°44′45″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Manitowoc |
| Elevation | 245 m (804 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577725[1] |
Melnik is 5.2 miles (8.4 km) west of Mishicot.
The community was named for Mělník, Czech Republic[2] by some of the many Czech immigrants who came to Wisconsin, including Manitowoc County.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Melnik, Wisconsin
- Rechcigl, Miloslav Jr. (2013). Czech American Timeline: Chronology of Milestones in the History of Czechs in America. Author House. ISBN 9781481757065. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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