Moquah, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Moquah, Wisconsin
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 Moquah, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Moquah, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Bayfield |
| Town | Pilsen |
| Elevation | 260 m (850 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 and 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1579912 |
Moquah is a small place in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
Moquah is located within the town of Pilsen. You can find it along County Highway G. It is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) west of the city of Ashland.
What's in a Name?
The name Moquah has an interesting meaning. It comes from the Algonquian language family. In Algonquian, "Moquah" means "bear." This name might have been chosen because bears were common in the area.
Images for kids
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Moquah sign
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Pioneers Park
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Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Church
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