Allen, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Allen, Wisconsin
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 Allen, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Allen, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Eau Claire |
| Elevation | 298 m (978 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1560767 |
Allen is a small, unincorporated community located in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's a quiet place, not officially a city or town, but a group of homes and businesses. You can find Allen almost exactly halfway between two other communities, Cleghorn and Foster. It sits where two county roads, "D" and "V," meet.
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Discovering Allen, Wisconsin
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An "unincorporated community" is a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or a village. Instead, it's usually managed by the larger county or town it's part of. Allen is located within the town of Clear Creek.
Where is Allen Located?
Allen is found in the western part of Wisconsin. It's in Eau Claire County, which is known for its beautiful natural areas. The community is easy to find because it's right at the southern meeting point of two county highways, "D" and "V." This makes it a recognizable spot on local maps.
The History of Allen
How Allen Got Its Name
The community of Allen was named after one of its first settlers, a man named Charles Allen. He owned the land where the community began to grow. This happened around the year 1870. Naming a place after an important early settler was a common practice back then.
The Railroad Comes to Allen
In 1913, something important happened for Allen: a railroad line was built. The Fairchild and North-Eastern Railway extended its tracks through Allen on its way to Cleghorn. Railroads were very important for communities in the early 1900s. They helped transport goods and people, connecting small places like Allen to bigger towns and cities. This would have helped Allen grow and connect with other areas.
