Brackett, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Brackett, Wisconsin
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 Brackett, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Brackett, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Eau Claire |
| Elevation | 289 m (948 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1562120 |
Brackett is a small, quiet place in Wisconsin, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called the town of Washington. Brackett is located in Eau Claire County. You can find it right along U.S. Route 53, which is a major highway.
How Brackett Got Its Name
Brackett was named after a man named James M. Brackett. He was an important person in the area during the 1870s. James M. Brackett worked as a newspaper editor and publisher. He helped create and distribute news for the Eau Claire Free Press newspaper. The community was named in his honor because of his contributions.
Brackett in Music
Even though Brackett is a small place, it has been featured in popular culture! An indie/alternative band called Bon Iver wrote a song named "Brackett, WI." This song was included on a special music album in 2009. The album was called Dark Was The Night. It was a charity album, which means the money raised from it went to help good causes.
