La Grange (community), Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Grange, Wisconsin
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Looking east at downtown La Grange on U.S. Route 12
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 La Grange (community), Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
La Grange (community), Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Walworth |
| Elevation | 286 m (938 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 262 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1567678 |
La Grange is a small, quiet community located in the state of Wisconsin, United States. It's found within Walworth County. This area is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own separate city government. Instead, it's part of the larger "Town of La Grange." You can find La Grange right on U.S. Route 12, which is a major road that runs through the region.
What's in a Name?
The name "La Grange" has an interesting history. It comes from a famous French general named Marquis de la Fayette. He was a very important person who helped the United States during the American Revolutionary War. His family home in France was called "La Grange." The name "La Grange" itself is a French phrase that means "the barn."
Images for kids
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Looking west on US12
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La Grange Methodist Church
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Lauderdale / La Grange Fire Department
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Looking south on County H
