Holy Cross, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Holy Cross, Wisconsin
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 Holy Cross, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Holy Cross, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Ozaukee |
| Elevation | 236 m (774 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 262 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1566584 |
Holy Cross is a small, unincorporated community located in the town of Belgium in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. An "unincorporated community" is a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or village. Instead, it's usually governed by the larger county or town it's part of. Holy Cross is found just east of Fredonia and southwest of the village of Belgium.
Discovering Holy Cross
Holy Cross is a quiet place in Wisconsin with an interesting past. It's part of Ozaukee County, which is in the southeastern part of the state. The community is known for its historical ties to a European country.
How Holy Cross Got Its Name
The name "Holy Cross" comes from a very old Catholic church in the area. This church, also called Holy Cross, was started way back in 1845. The community grew up around this important church, and that's how it got its name.
Early Settlers from Luxembourg
Holy Cross, along with another nearby community called Dacada, was settled by people who came from a small country in Europe called Luxembourg. These immigrants arrived in the 1840s and 1850s. They traveled a long way to start new lives in Wisconsin. They brought their traditions and culture with them, which helped shape the community of Holy Cross.
