White Creek, Wisconsin facts for kids
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White Creek, Wisconsin
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 White Creek, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
White Creek, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Adams |
| Town | Easton |
| Elevation | 270 m (886 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1576633 |
White Creek is a small place in Wisconsin, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and businesses that does not have its own local government. Instead, it is part of a larger area called Easton, in Adams County.
Where is White Creek?
White Creek is located in the state of Wisconsin. You can find it in Adams County, within the town of Easton. It is situated along County Highway H. The community is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km) south-southwest of the town of Adams.
How White Creek Got Its Name
The community of White Creek was started in 1853. A person named Seth Thompson founded it. He first called the area "Cascade."
In August 1855, Seth Thompson opened a post office in the community. At that time, he decided to change the name. He renamed it White Creek. The new name came from the way the local creek looked. It had white foam on its surface, which made it appear white.
