Deerbrook, Wisconsin

Deerbrook is an unincorporated community located 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 with ZIP code 54424.[2]

Deerbrook, Wisconsin
Deerbrook, Wisconsin
Deerbrook, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 45°14′01″N 89°09′20″W
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyLanglade
Elevation
466 m (1,529 ft)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
54424
Area code(s)715 & 534
GNIS feature ID1563862[1]

History

Deerbrook was named by Edward Dawson, a timber cruiser and prospector, who saw a deer drink from a nearby brook, and called the area "Deerbrook".[3]

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ZIP Code Lookup
  3. Robert M. Dessureau. History of Langlade County Wisconsin. Antigo: Berner Bros., 1922, p. 219.



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