Powell, Wisconsin
| Powell, Wisconsin | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Powell, Wisconsin | |
| Coordinates: 46°05′19″N 89°57′31″W / 46.08861°N 89.95861°WCoordinates: 46°05′19″N 89°57′31″W / 46.08861°N 89.95861°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Iron |
| Elevation | 1,594 ft (486 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1571852[1] |
Powell is an unincorporated community located in the town of Sherman, Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. Powell is located near Wisconsin Highway 27 27.5 miles (44.3 km) south-southeast of Hurley.
History
A post office called Powell was established in 1908, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1942.[2] The community was named for John Wesley Powell, an American geologist and explorer.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Powell, Wisconsin
- ↑ "Iron County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ↑ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 115.
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