Gillingham (/ˈɡɪlɪŋhæm/, also /ˈɡɪlɪŋəm/) is an unincorporated community located in the town of Marshall, Richland County, Wisconsin, United States. Gillingham is located on Wisconsin Highway 56 7 miles (11 km) north-northwest of Richland Center. The post office was opened in 1880 with Hugh Morrow as the first postmaster. It was named for John Gillingham, who had encouraged Morrow to move to the area.[2]

Gillingham, Wisconsin
Sign for Gillingham on WIS 56
Sign for Gillingham on WIS 56
Gillingham, Wisconsin is located in Wisconsin
Gillingham, Wisconsin
Gillingham, Wisconsin
Gillingham, Wisconsin is located in the United States
Gillingham, Wisconsin
Gillingham, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 43°25′35″N 90°26′42″W / 43.42639°N 90.44500°W / 43.42639; -90.44500
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyRichland
Elevation
245 m (804 ft)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code608
GNIS feature ID1577610[1]
Housing in Gillingham

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gillingham, Wisconsin
  2. ^ Callary, Edward. Place Names of Wisconsin. Madison, WI: University of Wisconsin Press. p. 103. ISBN 978-0-299-30964-0.