Calhoun, Wisconsin Explained

Settlement Type:Neighborhood
Pushpin Map:Wisconsin
Coordinates:43.0133°N -88.1269°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Wisconsin
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Waukesha
Subdivision Type3:City
Subdivision Name3:New Berlin
Unit Pref:US<
Population Density Sq Mi:auto

Calhoun is a neighborhood of New Berlin, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States.

History

A post office was established as Calhoun in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1918.[1] The community was named for George E. Calhoun, the original owner of the town site.[2]

References

43.0133°N -88.1269°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Waukesha County . Jim Forte Postal History . 28 February 2015.
  2. Book: Chicago and North Western Railway Company. A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. 1908. 50.