Whitcomb, Wisconsin Explained

Official Name:Whitcomb, Wisconsin
Pushpin Map:Wisconsin#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Shawano
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1119
Coordinates:44.7833°N -89.1186°W
Area Code:715 & 534
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1576619

Whitcomb is an unincorporated community located in the town of Wittenberg, Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. Whitcomb is located on Wisconsin Highway 153 near its junction with U.S. Route 45, 4miles southeast of the village of Wittenberg.[1]

History

A post office called Whitcomb was established in 1881, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1922.[2] The community was named for H. F. Whitcomb, a railroad official.[3]

Notes and References

  1. . Shawano County . 2011 . 2011-04-25 .
  2. Web site: Shawano County . Jim Forte Postal History . 31 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. 138.