Parrish (community), Wisconsin explained

Official Name:Parrish, Wisconsin
Pushpin Map:Wisconsin#USA
Pushpin Label:Parrish
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Langlade
Subdivision Type3:Town
Subdivision Name3:Parrish
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1601
Coordinates:45.4197°N -89.4025°W
Area Code:715 & 534
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1571065

Parrish is an unincorporated community located in the town of Parrish, Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. Parrish is located near Wisconsin Highway 17 15miles south of Rhinelander.

History

A post office called Parrish was established in 1889, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1963.[1] Parrish was named for a railroad official.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Langlade County . Jim Forte Postal History . 24 March 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. 112.