Rusk, Dunn County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Rusk, Wisconsin
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 Rusk, Dunn County, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Rusk, Dunn County, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dunn |
| Town | Red Cedar |
| Elevation | 274 m (899 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1572746 |
Rusk is a small community in Wisconsin, United States. It is not a city or a village. Instead, Rusk is an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses without its own local government. Rusk is located in Dunn County.
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Where is Rusk?
Rusk is found in the town of Red Cedar. This is in Dunn County, Wisconsin. It's about 5 miles (8 kilometers) east-northeast of Menomonie. You can find Rusk near Interstate 94. This is a major highway in the United States.
How Rusk Got Its Name
Rusk wasn't always called Rusk! It was first named Gates. This name honored John L. Gates. He was a businessman from Milwaukee. In 1905, the community's name changed. It was renamed Rusk after Jeremiah M. Rusk. He was a very important person. Jeremiah Rusk served as the governor of Wisconsin. A governor is the leader of a state.
