Emerald (CDP), Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Emerald, Wisconsin
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Census-designated place
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Former bank in Emerald
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 Emerald (CDP), Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | St. Croix |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.882 sq mi (4.87 km2) |
| • Land | 1.866 sq mi (4.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.016 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 161 |
| • Density | 85.55/sq mi (33.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1581627 |
Emerald is a small community in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area defined for gathering population information. Emerald is located about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) west-northwest of Glenwood City. In 2010, the community had a population of 161 people.
History of Emerald
The community of Emerald has a simple but interesting past.
Early Beginnings
A post office was first opened in Emerald in 1872. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years.
Naming the Community
The name "Emerald" for the community came from the larger area it was part of, which was called the Town of Emerald. The post office continued to operate until 1985, when it was closed.
