Cleghorn, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Cleghorn, Wisconsin
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Location of Cleghorn in Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Eau Claire |
| Elevation | 293 m (961 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1563173 |
Cleghorn is a small, unincorporated community in Wisconsin, United States. It is located in Eau Claire County, about six miles south of the city of Eau Claire. An unincorporated community is a group of homes and businesses that does not have its own local government. Cleghorn is known for its community park and a fun annual festival.
Life in Cleghorn Today
Cleghorn is found in the east central part of the town of Pleasant Valley. You can find it about one mile east of Wisconsin Highway 93. It sits at the meeting point of Eau Claire County Highways "HH", "I", and "V".
Community Park and Festival
Cleghorn was once home to Cleghorn Elementary School. This small school was a central part of the community. It closed down in 2003. After the school building was taken down, a new park pavilion was built. The Cleghorn Community Park was then officially opened in 2006.
Every year, people from the community come together for the Cleghorn Harvest Festival. This exciting festival includes many activities for everyone. You can enjoy a softball tournament and a lively parade. There is also an old-fashioned car show and a craft show. A bike race adds to the fun and excitement of the day.
History of Cleghorn
Cleghorn was named after one of its first settlers, Lewis Cleghorn. He was an important person in the early days of the community.
Railroad Connection
In 1913, a railroad line was extended to Cleghorn. This railroad was called the Foster Railroad. It started in Foster and passed through Allen before reaching Cleghorn. This railroad is no longer in use today.
