| Bancroft, Wisconsin | |
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Bancroft, Wisconsin
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| Coordinates: | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Portage |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.040 sq mi (13.1 km2) |
| • Land | 5.030 sq mi (13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.010 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
| Population (2010)[1] | |
| • Total | 535 |
| • Density | 106.2/sq mi (41/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1561145[2] |
Bancroft is an unincorporated census-designated place in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population is 535.[1] It is included in the Stevens Point, Wisconsin Micropolitan Statistical Area.[3]
Bancroft is located in central Wisconsin approximately 10 miles south of Plover and approximately five miles north of Plainfield. Bancroft rests on Portage County Road W just to the east of Interstate 39 / U.S. Highway 51, at exit 143. (Lat: 44° 18' 35.0", Lon: -89° 30' 49.7"). Bancroft is the seat for the Town of Pine Grove. Bancroft has an area of 5.040 square miles (13.05 km2); 5.030 square miles (13.03 km2) of this is land, and 0.010 square miles (0.026 km2) is water.
Bancroft is home to the Bancroft Elementary School of the Almond-Bancroft School District. Bancroft has the Quik Mart gas station and several bars, including Pop A Top. Bancroft is home to Cheese Pleasers Cheese Factory and Gift Shop. Bancroft has a post office designated by the zip code 54921.
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