Branch, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Branch, Wisconsin
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 Branch, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Branch, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Manitowoc |
| Elevation | 229 m (751 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1562140 |
Branch is a small place in Wisconsin, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or a village. Instead, it's part of a larger area called the Town of Manitowoc Rapids. Branch is located in Manitowoc County.
Where is Branch Located?
Branch is found in the eastern part of Wisconsin. It sits along U.S. Route 10, which is a major road. If you travel east from a place called Whitelaw, you will reach Branch. Its location makes it a part of the beautiful landscape of Manitowoc County.
How Did Branch Get Its Name?
The community of Branch was named after a nearby river. This river is called the Branch River. The Branch River flows into a larger river known as the Manitowoc River. It's common for towns and communities to be named after important natural features like rivers or mountains in their area.
