Requa, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Requa, Wisconsin
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 Requa, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Requa, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Jackson |
| Town | Garfield |
| Elevation | 310 m (1,020 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1572202 |
Requa is a small, unincorporated community located in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. An unincorporated community is a place that does not have its own local government. Instead, it is usually part of a larger town or county that provides services like roads and police. Requa is found within the town of Garfield.
Where is Requa?
Requa is situated in the western part of Wisconsin. It is located along U.S. Route 10, which is a major highway. The North Buffalo River also flows near the community. Requa is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) east of a larger town called Osseo.
The Name Requa
The name "Requa" is thought to have come from a place in Norway. Many early settlers in Wisconsin came from Scandinavian countries like Norway. They often named new places after their homelands. This helps us understand a bit about the history of the people who settled in this area.
