Gordon, Wisconsin
Gordon is located in Wisconsin
Gordon
Gordon
Coordinates: 46°14′49″N 91°47′55″W / 46.24694°N 91.79861°W / 46.24694; -91.79861
CountryUnited States
StateWisconsin
CountyDouglas
TownGordon
Area
  Total1.856 sq mi (4.81 km2)
  Land1.835 sq mi (4.75 km2)
  Water0.021 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
1,033 ft (315 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total176
  Density95/sq mi (37/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
54838
Area code(s)715 and 534
GNIS feature ID1565674[1]

Gordon is an unincorporated, census-designated place; located in the town of Gordon, Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States.

History

A post office called Gordon was established in 1882. The community was named for Antoine Gordon, a French trader with the Indians.[2]

Transportation

U.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

As of the 2010 census, its population was 176.[3]

Gordon has a post office with ZIP code 54838.[4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gordon (CDP), Wisconsin
  2. 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.
  3. "U.S. Census website". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 4, 2011.
  4. ZIP Code Lookup


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.