Gordon is an unincorporated, census-designated place; located in the town of Gordon, Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States.
Gordon, Wisconsin | |
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  Gordon | |
| Coordinates: 46°14′49″N 91°47′55″W / 46.24694°N 91.79861°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Douglas |
| Town | Gordon |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.856 sq mi (4.81 km2) |
| • Land | 1.835 sq mi (4.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.021 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 176 |
| • Density | 95/sq mi (37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 54838 |
| Area code(s) | 715 and 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1565674[1] |
History
editA post office called Gordon was established in 1882. The community was named for Antoine Gordon, a French trader with the Indians.[2]
Transportation
editU.S. Highway 53 serves as a main route in the community. Gordon is located 7.5 miles (12.1 km) south of Solon Springs; and 40 miles (64 km) southeast of the city of Superior.
Population
editAs of the 2010 census, its population was 176.[3]
Gordon has a post office with ZIP code 54838.[4]
References
edit- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gordon (CDP), Wisconsin
- ^ 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. 177.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 4, 2011.
- ^ ZIP Code Lookup
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