Richardson, Wisconsin Explained

Official Name:Richardson, Wisconsin
Pushpin Map:Wisconsin#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Polk
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1201
Coordinates:45.3192°N -92.2°W
Area Code:715 & 534
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1572280

Richardson is an unincorporated community located in the town of Clayton, Polk County, Wisconsin, United States.

History

Richardson was originally called Marsh Lake; the present name was given in honor of Eugene Richardson, a pioneer settler.[1] A post office called Marsh Lake was in operation from 1878 until 1879, and a post office called Richardson was in operation from 1881 until 1918.[2]

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. 189.
  2. Web site: Polk County . Jim Forte Postal History . 4 April 2015.