Pine Creek, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Pine Creek, Wisconsin
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Pine Creek runs through town
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 Pine Creek, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Pine Creek, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Trempealeau |
| Elevation | 234 m (768 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1571425 |
Pine Creek is a small, unincorporated community located in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, in the United States. This means it's not a city or a village with its own local government. Instead, it's a collection of homes and buildings within the larger town of Dodge.
You can find Pine Creek along the actual Pine Creek and County Highway G. It is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km) west-northwest of a town called Galesville.
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History of Pine Creek
Early Settlers and Community Growth
In the early 1860s, many families from Kaszubian Polish and Bohemian backgrounds moved to this area. They had been living in Winona, Minnesota, but started buying land across the Mississippi River in Trempealeau County.
The Pine Creek area was a great place for them to settle. It had rich, dark soil that was perfect for farming. It was also conveniently close to the markets and services available in Winona.
Founding of the Church and Community
The exact year Pine Creek was established isn't perfectly clear. However, most people agree it was around 1862. This was also the year that the Sacred Heart-Saint Wenceslaus Church was founded in the area.
Once the church was officially recognized, a small community started to grow around it. This community included a few places to eat and drink, a dance hall for gatherings, and a general store where people could buy supplies.
Why Pine Creek Stayed Small
Pine Creek was an important place for the Kashubian people who spread out from their homeland. However, it never grew into a large town. This was mainly because the nearby town of Dodge, Wisconsin grew much bigger and became the main center for the area.
Notable People from Pine Creek
- Martin D. Brom: He was born in Pine Creek and later became a Wisconsin State Assemblyman. This means he was a representative who helped make laws for the state of Wisconsin.
