Nora, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nora, Wisconsin
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 Nora, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Nora, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dane County |
| Town | Cottage Grove |
| Elevation | 291 m (955 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577750 |
Nora is a small place in Wisconsin, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own official local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger Town of Cottage Grove in Dane County, Wisconsin.
Where is Nora Located?
Nora is easy to find because it sits right on two important roads: U.S. Route 12 and U.S. Route 18. These roads help connect Nora to other places. It is located about 4 miles (6.4 km) west-southwest of a town called Deerfield.
A Glimpse into Nora's History
Nora has been around for a long time. Records show that it existed at least as far back as 1877. In those early days, Nora had its own post office. This post office provided mail service three times a week, which was very helpful for the people living there. It helped them send and receive letters and packages.
People from Nora
Some interesting people have lived in Nora over the years.
- Henry G. Klinefelter was one notable person from Nora. He was a farmer, meaning he worked on the land to grow crops or raise animals. He was also a politician, which means he was involved in making decisions for the community or state. He helped represent the people's interests.
