Brockway (community), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Brockway, Wisconsin
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Looking north at the sign for Brockway on U.S. Route 12
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 Brockway (community), Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Brockway (community), Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Jackson |
| Town | Brockway |
| Elevation | 255 m (837 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1845427 |
Brockway is an unincorporated community located in the town of Brockway, Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 12 and Wisconsin Highway 27 and shares its northern border with Black River Falls, Wisconsin.
History
The community was named for Eustace L. Brockway, an area sawmill and steamboat operator who served in the Wisconsin legislature in 1872.
Images for kids
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Looking northwest at downtown Brockway on US 12
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Looking north on US 12 / WIS 27
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