Basswood, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Basswood, Wisconsin
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 Basswood, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Basswood, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Richland |
| Elevation | 223 m (732 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577506 |
Basswood is a small, quiet community in Wisconsin, United States. It is an "unincorporated community," which means it's a group of homes and buildings that are part of a larger town. Basswood is located within the town of Eagle, in Richland County.
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Where is Basswood Located?
Basswood is found in the beautiful countryside of southwestern Wisconsin. It sits along County Highway E. This road connects Basswood to other places nearby.
How Far is Basswood from Richland Center?
Basswood is about 7.5 miles (which is about 12.1 kilometers) southwest of a bigger town called Richland Center. This makes it easy for people in Basswood to visit Richland Center for shopping or other activities.
What's the Story Behind Basswood's Name?
The name "Basswood" has changed a few times over the years. It has an interesting history connected to its early days.
The First Name: Lucas
When the first post office opened in this area in August 1869, it had a different name. It was called Lucas. This name was chosen to honor a local farmer named James Lucas.
From Bass Wood to Basswood
Later in that same year, 1869, the name of the post office was changed. It became "Bass Wood." Then, in 1892, the name was changed again to the single word we know today: "Basswood."
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Basswood is a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own separate local government. Instead, it's part of a larger local government, like a town or county.
How Does an Unincorporated Community Work?
People in an unincorporated community still receive services like roads and law enforcement. These services are provided by the larger town or county government that the community belongs to. For Basswood, these services come from the Town of Eagle and Richland County.
