Soperton, Wisconsin Explained

Official Name:Soperton, Wisconsin
Pushpin Map:Wisconsin#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Forest
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1555
Coordinates:45.4383°N -88.6361°W
Area Code:715 & 534
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1580447

Soperton is an unincorporated community located within the town of Wabeno, in Forest County, Wisconsin, United States.[1]

History

A post office called Soperton was established in 1905, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1956.[2] The community was named after the Soper Lumber Company which operated in the area.[3]

Notable people

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Soperton Populated Place Profile / Forest County, Wisconsin Data.
  2. Web site: Forest County . Jim Forte Postal History . 28 March 2015.
  3. 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.