Lampson, Wisconsin Explained

Official Name:Lampson, Wisconsin
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Wisconsin#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Washburn
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1178
Coordinates:45.9831°N -91.8164°W
Area Code:715 and 534
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1567822

Lampson is an unincorporated community located in the town of Brooklyn, Washburn County, Wisconsin, United States.

History

A post office called Lampson was established in 1902, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1959.[1] The community was named for J. T. and F. L. Lampson, who kept a general store there.[2] Lampson is home to 188 acre Silver Lake. Silver lake has a maximum depth of 28 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from a public boat landing. Fish include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye. The lake's water is moderately clear.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Washburn County . Jim Forte Postal History . 4 April 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. 180.
  3. Web site: Silver Lake.