Voree, Wisconsin
Voree (/vɔːriː/) is an unincorporated community in the Town of Spring Prairie in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States. It is best known as the headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Strangite), a denomination of the Latter Day Saint movement. According to James Strang, founder of the Strangite church and of the town, the name means "Garden of Peace". The community is situated along former Wisconsin Highway 11, just west of the Racine County line.
Voree, Wisconsin | |
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Unincorporated Community | |
Map of Wisconsin highlighting Walworth County where the unincorporated community of Voree is located | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Walworth |
| Founded by | James Strang founded Voree in 1844 (independent communal settlement) |
| Named for | Voree means "Garden of Peace" |
| Time zone | CST |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT |
| Area code | 262 |
| Website | www.burlington-wi.gov |
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