Trego (CDP), Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Trego, Wisconsin
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Census-designated place
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 Trego (CDP), Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Washburn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.222 sq mi (3.16 km2) |
| • Land | 1.145 sq mi (2.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.077 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,099 ft (335 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 227 |
| • Density | 185.8/sq mi (71.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
54888
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| Area code(s) | 715 and 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1575585 |
Trego is a small place in Washburn County, Wisconsin, United States. It is also known by the names Mills and Superior Junction. Trego is a "census-designated place," which means it's an area that the government counts as a community for population studies, even though it's not officially a city or town.
About Trego
Trego is located where two major roads meet: U.S. Highway 53 and U.S. Highway 63. It's about 6 miles (10 kilometers) north of a town called Spooner.
This community has its own post office and a special number called a ZIP code, which is 54888. In 2010, about 227 people lived in Trego.
A Look at History
The name "Trego" is thought to mean "three ways." This name makes sense because the community is located where different railroad lines used to meet. It was an important spot for trains!
