Sheppard, Wisconsin Explained

Official Name:Sheppard, Wisconsin
Pushpin Map:Wisconsin#USA
Pushpin Label:Sheppard
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Jackson
Subdivision Type3:Town
Subdivision Name3:Brockway
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:873
Coordinates:44.2608°N -90.7808°W
Area Code:715 & 534
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1574015

Sheppard is an unincorporated community located in the town of Brockway, Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States.

History

The community was named for Andrew Sheppard, the owner of a local sawmill.[1]

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. 191.