Black Hawk, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Black Hawk, Wisconsin
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 Black Hawk, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Black Hawk, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Sauk |
| Elevation | 237 m (778 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1561864 |
Black Hawk is a small, quiet place in Wisconsin, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called the town of Troy in Sauk County. You can find Black Hawk about 5.9 miles (9.5 km) east of a place called Plain, right on County Highway C.
History of Black Hawk
How Black Hawk Got Its Name
The community of Black Hawk was named after a very important Native American leader. His name was Black Hawk (1767–1838). He was a respected leader of the Sauk and Fox tribes. He is famous for trying to protect his people's land and way of life.
Early Days and the Post Office
A post office was opened in Black Hawk in 1866. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. It helped connect the community to the rest of the world. The post office served the area for many years before it closed in 1906.
