Borth, Wisconsin Explained

Borth
Settlement Type:unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Wisconsin#USA
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Wisconsin
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Waushara
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:761
Coordinates:44.0911°N -88.8958°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Area Code:920
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1577521

Borth is an unincorporated community in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States. The community is located at the intersection of County D and County XX, near the town of Poy Sippi. Lake Poygan and marsh lie to the north along Willow Creek.[1] The community was named in April 1892 by and for August Borth, the first postmaster and owner of a local cheese factory.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Auroraville, WI, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1961 (1981 rev.)
  2. Book: Callary. Edward. Place Names of Wisconsin. 2016. University of Wisconsin Press. Madison, WI. 978-0-299-30964-0. 34.