Glover, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Glover, Wisconsin
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 Glover, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Glover, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | St. Croix |
| Elevation | 299 m (981 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1581636 |
Glover is a small, unincorporated community located in the town of Troy. It is found in St. Croix County, within the state of Wisconsin, United States.
An unincorporated community is a place that does not have its own local government, like a city or a village. Instead, it is part of a larger area, which in this case is the town of Troy. People who live in Glover are served by the government of Troy.
History of Glover
The community of Glover was named after a man called J. E. Glover. He was a lumberman, which means he worked in the timber industry. In the past, cutting down trees and processing wood was a very important business in Wisconsin. Many communities were named after important people in this industry.
Where is Glover?
Glover is located in the western part of Wisconsin. It is part of St. Croix County. This county is known for its beautiful natural areas and its location near the St. Croix River, which forms part of the border with Minnesota.
The community is situated at an elevation of 981 feet (about 299 meters) above sea level. This means it is fairly high up compared to some other places.
