Kimball (community), Wisconsin
Kimball is an unincorporated community located in the town of Kimball, Iron County, Wisconsin, United States.
Kimball, Wisconsin | |
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| Coordinates: 46°28′55″N 90°18′22″W | |
| Country |  |
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| County | Iron |
| Town | Kimball |
| Elevation | 380 m (1,260 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577677[1] |
Kimball is located 6 miles (9.7 km) to the west-northwest of Hurley.
History
A post office called Kimball was established in 1889, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1942.[2] The community was named for Alanson M. Kimball, member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 6th district.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kimball (community), Wisconsin
- "Iron County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 21 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. 90.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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