Gordon (CDP), Wisconsin explained

Official Name:Gordon, Wisconsin
Settlement Type:Census-designated place
Pushpin Map:Wisconsin
Pushpin Label:Gordon
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Wisconsin
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Type3:Town
Subdivision Name3:Gordon
Area Total Sq Mi:1.856
Area Land Sq Mi:1.835
Area Water Sq Mi:0.021
Population As Of:2010
Population Total:176
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1033
Coordinates:46.2469°N -91.7986°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:54838
Area Code:715 and 534
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1565674

Gordon is an unincorporated, census-designated place; located in the town of Gordon, Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States.

History

A post office called Gordon was established in 1882. The community was named for Antoine Gordon, a French trader with the Indians.[1]

Transportation

U.S. Highway 53 serves as a main route in the community. Gordon is located south of Solon Springs; and southeast of the city of Superior.

Population

As of the 2010 census, its population was 176.[2]

Gordon has a post office with ZIP code 54838.[3]

Notes and References

  1. 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. 177.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website. U.S. Census Bureau. 4 April 2011.
  3. http://www.zipinfo.com/cgi-local/zipsrch.exe?cnty=cnty&zip=54838&Go=Go ZIP Code Lookup