Imalone, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Imalone, Wisconsin
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 Imalone, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Imalone, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Rusk |
| Elevation | 341 m (1,119 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577655 |
Imalone is a small, unincorporated community in Rusk County, Wisconsin, United States. An unincorporated community is a place that isn't officially a city or town. It's located in two different towns: Atlanta and Murry.
Imalone sits right along the Chippewa River. It's also near Wisconsin Highway 40. This community is about 9 miles (14 km) northwest of a larger town called Ladysmith.
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History of Imalone
How Imalone Got Its Name
The community of Imalone was started by a person named Snowball Anderson. He built a gas station there. The way Imalone got its unusual name is a bit of a mystery, with two main stories.
One story says that a salesman was at Anderson's gas station. He asked Bill Granger, who was running the station, for the name of the place. Granger replied, "I'm alone," meaning he was the only one there and couldn't ask anyone else for the name. The salesman then wrote "Imalone" on his paperwork.
Another story suggests that Snowball Anderson himself named the community Imalone. He supposedly chose the name "because he was" alone in the area when he started the gas station. Imalone is often mentioned on lists of places with funny or unusual names!
Imalone Bible Camp and Church
For many years, the Imalone Bible Camp and Church was a very important place in the community. It was started in 1940 by Reverend Olaf Newhagen. This camp often welcomed young people and leaders from other states like Illinois, Michigan, and Minnesota.
Reverend Newhagen was an immigrant from Norway. He was highly respected by everyone in Imalone. He worked as a farmer during the week and preached at the church on Sundays.
After Reverend Newhagen passed away in 1962, the church saw some changes. Over time, many members moved to form new churches nearby. By 1980, there wasn't much activity at the original camp and church buildings.
What Imalone Is Like Today
As of 2007, Imalone was a very small community. It mainly had a bar called the Wagon Wheel and a few houses. It remains a quiet, unincorporated area in Wisconsin.
