Werley, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Werley, Wisconsin
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 Werley, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Werley, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Grant |
| Town | Mount Ida |
| Elevation | 235 m (771 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577875 |
Werley is a small, unincorporated community located in Grant County, Wisconsin, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a place that does not have its own local government. Instead, it is part of a larger area, like a "town" in Wisconsin. Werley is found within the town of Mount Ida.
You can find Werley about five miles west-northwest of Fennimore. It is where Star Lane meets County Road K.
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What's the History of Werley?
How Did Werley Get Its Name?
Werley was named after a local person named Gottlieb Wehrle. He was a settler and also a legislator, which means he helped make laws. Local people pronounced his last name "Werley," and that's how the community got its name.
What Was Werley Called Before?
Before it was called Werley, this community had a different name: Climbing Rock.
Did Werley Have a Railway?
Yes, a railway used to run near Werley. It was a narrow gauge railway, which means the tracks were closer together than on regular trains. This railway was operated by the Chicago and Northwestern Railway company.
