Deerbrook is an unincorporated community in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. Deerbrook is on County Highway E north of Antigo in the town of Neva. It has a post office that has been operating since 1887 [2] with ZIP code 54424.[3]
Deerbrook, Wisconsin | |
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Coordinates: 45°14′01″N 89°09′20″W / 45.23361°N 89.15556°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Wisconsin |
County | Langlade |
Town | Neva |
Elevation | 466 m (1,529 ft) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 54424 |
Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
GNIS feature ID | 1563862[1] |
History
editDeerbrook was named by Edward Dawson, a timber cruiser and prospector, who saw a deer drink from a nearby brook, and called the area "Deerbrook".[4]
References
edit- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ https://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=WI&county=Langlade
- ^ ZIP Code Lookup
- ^ Robert M. Dessureau. History of Langlade County Wisconsin. Antigo: Berner Bros., 1922, p. 219.