Shennington, Wisconsin Explained

Official Name:Shennington, Wisconsin
Pushpin Map:Wisconsin#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Monroe
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:909
Coordinates:44.0258°N -90.3175°W
Area Code:608
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1574009

Shennington is an unincorporated community located in the town of Byron at the edge of Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States on Wisconsin Highway 21.

History

A post office called Shennington was established in 1893, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1933.[1] The community was named for Fred M. Shenning, founder and first merchant.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Monroe County . Jim Forte Postal History . March 28, 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. 121.