Silica, Wisconsin is an

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in the Town of Taycheedah in

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. It is located at the intersection of County Highway QQ and Silica Road, approximately north of St. Peter.

History

A post office called Silica was in operation from 1898 until 1904. The community was so named on account of the sandy soil,

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being the Latin word meaning "sand". Prior to being named Silica it was named Summit

Notes

Unincorporated communities in Wisconsin Unincorporated communities in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin {{FondduLacCountyWI-geo-stub