Wildwood, Wisconsin Explained

Official Name:Wildwood, Wisconsin
Pushpin Map:Wisconsin#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:St. Croix
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1122
Coordinates:44.8919°N -92.2994°W
Area Code:715 & 534
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1581753

Wildwood is an unincorporated community in the town of Eau Galle, St. Croix, Wisconsin, United States.

History

A post office called Wildwood was established in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1899.[1] The community was named from a virgin forest surrounding the original town site.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Saint Croix County . Jim Forte Postal History . 5 April 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. 196.