Soperton, Wisconsin
Soperton is an unincorporated community located within the town of Wabeno, in Forest County, Wisconsin, United States.[1]
History
A post office called Soperton was established in 1905, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1956.[2] The community was named after the Soper Lumber Company which operated in the area.[3]
Notable people
- Wayland Becker, football player, was born in Soperton.
Notes
- ↑ http://wisconsin.hometownlocator.com/wi/forest/soperton.cfm
- ↑ "Forest County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 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. 121.
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Coordinates: 45°26′18″N 88°38′10″W / 45.43833°N 88.63611°W
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