Moscow (community), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Moscow, Wisconsin
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 Moscow (community), Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Moscow (community), Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Iowa |
| Town | Moscow |
| Elevation | 260 m (840 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577735 |
Moscow is a small, unincorporated community located in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, but is part of a larger town or county.
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History of Moscow, Wisconsin
How Moscow Got Its Name
Moscow got its name from the Mascouten (say: Mass-coo-ten) Native American tribe. They used to spend their summers in this area. Sometimes their name was spelled "Muscoutin."
Early Days and Growth
In 1847, a man named Chauncey Smith built a grist mill here. A grist mill is a place where grain is ground into flour. It was built on the Blue Mounds Branch of the Pecatonica River. This river flows right through the community.
The village was officially planned and recorded in 1850. Many businesses started up, like a post office, a blacksmith shop, and a hotel. There was also a school, a cheese factory, and a broom factory. A carding mill, which processed wool, also opened. A doctor also worked there. At its busiest, about 110 people lived in Moscow.
The Railroad's Impact
However, in 1887, a new railroad line was built. This railroad did not go through Moscow. This meant that businesses and people started to move away. They went to nearby towns like Blanchardville or Hollandale. Because of this, Moscow slowly became smaller.
Norwegian Culture in Moscow
By the 1870s, Moscow was a very important place for the Norwegian people living nearby. A group called the Moscow Fremad Laseselsklab, which means the Moscow Reading Society, was active here. They helped people get books and held interesting events.
Every year, the community celebrated Syttende Mai. This is Norway's Constitution Day. Famous guests like Rasmus B. Anderson and Ole Bull visited these celebrations. Ole Bull was a very famous Norwegian musician at that time.
Notable People Connected to Moscow
- Bjorn "Ben" Holland was a businessman in Moscow. He later went on to start the town of Hollandale.
- Alvin Blanchard used to bring his grain to the mill in Moscow. He later founded the town of Blanchardville.
Images for kids
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This marker tells about Moscow's history.
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Another view of the historical marker in Moscow, Wisconsin.
