Byrds Creek, Wisconsin Explained

Official Name:Byrds Creek, Wisconsin
Pushpin Map:Wisconsin#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Richland
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:682
Coordinates:43.22°N -90.5483°W
Area Code:608
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1562494

Byrds Creek is an unincorporated community in the town of Richwood, Richland County, Wisconsin, United States.

History

The community was named for Adam Byrd, who built the first sawmill in the township. The post office was originally established as Bird's Creek in March 1890 and was changed to Byrd's Creek two months later.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Callary. Edward. Place Names of Wisconsin. University of Wisconsin Press. Madison, WI. 978-0-299-30964-0. 46.