Advance is an unincorporated community located in the town of Green Valley, Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. Advance is located at the junction of county highways C and E 6 miles (9.7 km) east-southeast of Cecil.

Advance, Wisconsin
Looking south in downtown Advance
Looking south in downtown Advance
Advance, Wisconsin is located in Wisconsin
Advance, Wisconsin
Advance, Wisconsin
Advance, Wisconsin is located in the United States
Advance, Wisconsin
Advance, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 44°47′16″N 88°19′56″W / 44.78778°N 88.33222°W / 44.78778; -88.33222
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyShawano
Elevation
261 m (856 ft)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area codes715 & 534
GNIS feature ID1560703[1]

History

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A post office was formerly located in Advance.[2] The community had a school, the Advance School, which was repurposed and used as the town hall.[2] In 2003, the town hall was converted into a community center, which included a park with a playground and baseball diamond.[2]

The population in 2004 was approximately 50.[2]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Advance, Wisconsin
  2. ^ a b c d "Town Of Green Valley Comprehensive Plan 2004" (PDF). Town Of Green Valley. 2009.