Rising Sun, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rising Sun, Wisconsin
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Wis-27 runs through town
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 Rising Sun, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Rising Sun, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Crawford |
| Town | Utica |
| Elevation | 396 m (1,299 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1572342 |
Rising Sun is a small, unincorporated community located in the state of Wisconsin, United States. It is found within Crawford County, specifically in the town of Utica. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or a village with its own local government.
The Story of Rising Sun
How Rising Sun Got Its Name
The community of Rising Sun has a cool story behind its name! A long time ago, when a man named Mr. Wilder first settled there, it had been raining for two whole weeks. The sun hadn't been seen at all during that time. But the very next day, the sun finally appeared! Because of this happy event, the area was named "Rising Sun."
Mail Delivery in Rising Sun
Rising Sun used to have its own post office. It opened on March 14, 1856. Mr. Truman H. Wilder, the same person involved in the naming story, was the first postmaster. The post office was located in a specific part of the area. However, it closed down on April 20, 1904. After that, people living in Rising Sun received their mail from the post office in a nearby town called Ferryville.
