Angus, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Angus, Wisconsin
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 Angus, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Angus, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| Barron | Barron |
| Town | Cedar Lake |
| Elevation | 380 m (1,247 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1560874 |
Angus is a small, quiet place in Wisconsin, United States. It is not a city or a town with its own government. Instead, it is called an unincorporated community. This means it is part of a larger area called the Town of Cedar Lake. Angus is located in Barron County, Wisconsin. You can find Angus about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) southwest of Birchwood, right on Wisconsin Highway 48.
The Story of Angus
How Angus Got Started
Angus began a long time ago, in the year 1906. This is when the community was first planned out. In the same year, a post office was opened in Angus. A post office is a place where people can send and receive mail. The Angus post office helped the community for many years. It stayed open until 1942, when it was closed down.
Who Was Angus Cameron?
The community of Angus was named after an important person named Angus Cameron. He was a United States Senator from Wisconsin. A Senator is a person who is elected to represent their state in the United States government. They help make laws for the whole country. Naming the community after him was a way to honor his work and contributions.
