Powell, Wisconsin
Powell is an unincorporated community located in the town of Sherman, Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. Powell is located near Wisconsin Highway 27 27.5 miles (44.3 km) south-southeast of Hurley.
Powell, Wisconsin | |
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| Coordinates: 46°05′19″N 89°57′31″W | |
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| County | Iron |
| Town | Sherman |
| Elevation | 486 m (1,594 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1571852[1] |
History
A post office called Powell was established in 1908, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1942.[2] The community was named for John Wesley Powell, an American geologist and explorer.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Powell, Wisconsin
- "Iron County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 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. 115.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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