Attica, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Attica, Wisconsin
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 Attica, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Attica, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Green |
| Town | Brooklyn |
| Elevation | 254 m (833 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1560998 |
Attica is a small, unincorporated community in Green County, Wisconsin, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called the Town of Brooklyn. Attica is located about 5 miles (8 kilometers) north-northwest of Albany, right where County Highways C and X meet.
History of Attica
Attica has had a few different names over the years. Before it was called Attica, the community was known as Winneshiek and then Milford. The name "Attica" came from the local post office. The post office was named after a place called Attica, New York. Eventually, the entire community started using the name Attica as well.
People from Attica
Even though Attica is a small community, some notable people have connections to it.
- Romanzo E. Davis was a Wisconsin State Senator. A state senator is a person elected to represent their area in the state's government. They help make laws for the state.
- Frank A. Day served as the Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota. A lieutenant governor is like a vice-president for a state. They are second in command and step in if the governor cannot do their job.
