Kimball (community), Wisconsin

Kimball is an unincorporated community located in the town of Kimball, Iron County, Wisconsin, United States.

Kimball, Wisconsin
Kimball is located in Wisconsin
Kimball
Kimball
Kimball is located in the United States
Kimball
Kimball
Coordinates: 46°28′55″N 90°18′22″W / 46.48194°N 90.30611°W / 46.48194; -90.30611
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyIron
TownKimball
Elevation
380 m (1,260 ft)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)715 & 534
GNIS feature ID1577677[1]

Kimball is located 6 miles (9.7 km) to the west-northwest of Hurley.

History

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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

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kimball (community), Wisconsin
  2. ^ "Iron County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
  3. ^ 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.