Rugby Junction, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Rugby Junction, Wisconsin
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 Rugby Junction, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Rugby Junction, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Washington |
| Elevation | 302 m (991 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 262 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577803 |
Rugby Junction is a small, unincorporated community located in the town of Polk. It is part of Washington County in the state of Wisconsin, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes or businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Rugby Junction doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, it's usually governed by the larger county or town it's located within. This means services like roads and police are managed by the county or town.
A Look Back: History of Rugby Junction
Rugby Junction gets its name from its connection to railroads. A "junction" is a place where different railway lines meet. This made it an important spot for trains.
One notable event happened on the night of October 16, 1901. Two freight trains, both heading towards Chicago, had a collision. This happened on the Wisconsin Central Railway tracks. The accident occurred between Rugby Junction and a place called Colgate.
During the collision, two train cars went off the tracks. Luckily, no one was hurt in the incident. This event shows how busy and important the railway lines were in the area long ago.
