Wells, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Explained

Official Name:Wells, Wisconsin
Pushpin Map:Wisconsin#USA
Pushpin Label:Wells
Pushpin Label Position:right
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:Counties
Subdivision Name2:Calumet, Manitowoc
Subdivision Type3:Town
Subdivision Name3:Rantoul, Rockland
Established Title:Founded
Established Date:1880s
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:840
Coordinates:44.0956°N -88.0433°W
Area Code:920
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1577874

Wells is an unincorporated community in the town of Rantoul, Calumet County and the town of Rockland, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States.

History

Wells was founded in the 1880s.[1] The first store owner, Claus Meinke, became the postmaster for the community's post office in 1894.

Notes and References

  1. News: Edens. Mrs. Dale. Historical Insight. Chilton Times-Journal. January 18, 1973.