Hale Corner, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Hale Corner, Wisconsin
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 Hale Corner, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Hale Corner, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Eau Claire |
| Elevation | 316 m (1,037 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577624 |
Hale Corner is a small, unincorporated community located in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. It is found within the town of Otter Creek.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place that does not have its own local government. It is not officially a city or a village. Instead, it is usually part of a larger area, like a town or county. People live there, but they rely on the county or town for services. These services include things like roads and police.
How Hale Corner Got Its Name
Hale Corner was named after its very first known settler. This person was Charles H. Hale. He moved to the area in 1856. Charles H. Hale came all the way from Maine to settle in Wisconsin. The community has carried his name ever since.
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