Rural, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Rural, Wisconsin
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 Rural, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Rural, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Waupaca |
| Elevation | 267 m (876 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
54981
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1572728 |
Rural (also known as Nepewan or Nepowan) is a small, quiet community in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. It's not an official city or town, but rather an unincorporated community within the Town of Dayton.
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A Look at Rural's Past
Rural started growing around 1851. Settlers from the Yankee region were attracted to the area. They saw great potential for building mills along the Crystal River.
Many early settlers built homes in the Greek Revival style. They hoped that a new railroad would pass through Rural. This would connect the towns of Berlin and Stevens Point. They believed it would bring a big economic boost to their community.
However, the railroad ended up bypassing Rural. It went to Waupaca, a town further north, instead. This caused Rural's growth to slow down. For about 40 years, almost no new houses were built in the area.
Famous People from Rural
Rural has been the birthplace of some notable people.
Margaret Ashmun: Author and Poet
Margaret Ashmun (1885-1940) was a writer and poet born in Rural. Her family home is still standing in the community today.
George Hudnall: State Senator and Lawyer
George Hudnall (1864-1936) was also born in Rural. He became a lawyer and served as a Wisconsin State Senator.
Andrew R. Potts: State Legislator
Another important person from Rural was Andrew R. Potts (1853-1932). He was born and lived in Rural and served as a state legislator for Wisconsin.
Historic Buildings in Rural
Rural is special because of its old buildings. Since 1989, the community has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means its historic buildings are protected and recognized for their importance.
There are 15 buildings that contribute to this historic listing. You can also find various old structures and bridges that are part of Rural's history.
Images for kids
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Weller Store in Rural, Wisconsin
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Rural, Wisconsin welcome sign
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Crystal River Inn Bed & Breakfast in Rural
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The Radley House - Part of the Rural on the Crystal Historic District
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The Radley House
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Halfway House - served as a stagecoach stop
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The Quint House
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Rural Historical Society open Wednesdays and Sundays
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Herbert Radley stands in front of the original building, a carpentry shop, which was built in 1898 over the mill race of the Crystal River so the current could generate power. The shop was moved across the road around 1901, was painted white, and became the General Store - Then known as The Rural Store.
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The Weller Store today - original 1800s building on right, 1960s addition on left. The oldest retail building in the Village of Rural
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Rustic Road R23 through Rural
