Powell, Wisconsin Explained

Official Name:Powell, Wisconsin
Pushpin Map:Wisconsin#USA
Pushpin Label:Powell
Pushpin Label Position:left
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Iron
Subdivision Type3:Town
Subdivision Name3:Sherman
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1594
Coordinates:46.0886°N -89.9586°W
Area Code:715 & 534
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1571852

Powell is an unincorporated community located in the town of Sherman, Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. Powell is located near Wisconsin Highway 27 27.5miles south-southeast of Hurley.

History

A post office called Powell was established in 1908, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1942.[1] The community was named for John Wesley Powell, an American geologist and explorer.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Iron County . Jim Forte Postal History . 22 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. 115.