Mikana, Wisconsin Explained

Official Name:Mikana, Wisconsin
Pushpin Map:Wisconsin#USA
Pushpin Label:Mikana
Pushpin Label Position:left
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Barron
Subdivision Type3:Town
Subdivision Name3:Cedar Lake
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1194
Coordinates:45.5919°N -91.6014°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:54857[1]
Area Code:715 & 534
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1569456

Mikana is an unincorporated community in Barron County, Wisconsin, United States. Mikana is situated on the western shore of Red Cedar Lake and is southwest of Birchwood, in the town of Cedar Lake.

History

Mikana was platted in 1902, soon after the railroad was extended to that point.[2] Mikana is an Ojibwe word meaning "road" (or "trail").[3] Mikana had a post office, which opened on June 3, 1902, and closed on October 21, 1995.[4]

Attractions

Mikana is known in the region for its Fourth of July celebration, in particular its parade which is colloquially referred to as "The Biggest Littlest Fourth of July Parade."[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code. 2012-02-15. United States Postal Service. 2012.
  2. Book: Gordon, Newton S.. History of Barron County, Wisconsin. 1922. H.C. Cooper, Jr., & Company. 1145.
  3. Book: Vogel. Virgil J.. Indian Names on Wisconsin's Map. 1991. University of Wisconsin Press. 0299129845. 127. March 18, 2017.
  4. Web site: Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code. United States Postal Service. September 25, 2011.
  5. http://business.ricelakechamber.org/events/details/the-biggest-littlest-fourth-of-july-parade-in-mikana-322 The Biggest Littlest Fourth Of July Parade in Mikana