Husher, Wisconsin

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Husher (also Hisher, Hoosier) is located within the Village of Caledonia in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States.[1]
It is generally known as the area extending in all directions between 1/2 mile to 1 mile from the intersection of Wisconsin Highway 38 and Nicholson Road.
This intersection is 2 miles south of the Racine/Milwaukee County line.

History

Historical legend states this area was named after Hoosier Creek, which runs through the area. Hoosier was spelled phonetically, and "Husher" was born.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Husher, Wisconsin". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ Racine County Placenames

Coordinates: 42°48′51″N 87°53′40″W / 42.81417°N 87.89444°W / 42.81417; -87.89444