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Truax, Wisconsin
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 Truax, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Truax, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Eau Claire |
| Elevation | 273 m (896 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1578444 |
Truax is a small place in Wisconsin, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a neighborhood or area that doesn't have its own separate local government. Instead, it's part of a bigger town called Union. This town is located in Eau Claire County.
Truax is easy to find on a map. It sits right next to the Union Pacific Railroad train tracks. It's also very close to the northwest edge of the city of Eau Claire.
What's the Story of Truax?
Truax got its name from a family called Truax. This family used to own land in the area. That's how the community received its unique name.
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