Black Hawk, Wisconsin
Unincorporated community in Wisconsin, United States
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Black Hawk is an unincorporated community in the town of Troy, Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States. Black Hawk is located on County Highway C 5.9 miles (9.5 km) east of Plain.[2]
Black Hawk, Wisconsin | |
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| Coordinates: 43°16′09″N 89°55′38″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Sauk |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1561864[1] |
History
A post office called Black Hawk was established in 1866, and remained in operation until 1906.[3] The community was named after Black Hawk (1767–1838), Sauk and Fox leader.[4]
