Husher, Wisconsin facts for kids

Husher (also known as Hisher or Hoosier) is a place in Wisconsin, United States, that used to be a small community without its own local government. Today, it is part of the Village of Caledonia, which is located in Racine County.

You can find the area generally known as Husher around the crossing of Wisconsin Highway 38 and Nicholson Road. This spot is about 2 miles (3.2 km) south of the line that separates Racine County from Milwaukee County. The Husher area stretches out about 0.5 to 1 mile (0.8 to 1.6 km) in all directions from this intersection.

The Story Behind Husher's Name

The name "Husher" has an interesting story, passed down through generations. People say that this area was named after a stream called Hoosier Creek, which flows through the land. Over time, the way people pronounced "Hoosier" changed a bit, sounding more like "Husher," and that's how the community got its unique name.