Hiles (community), Wisconsin

Hiles is an unincorporated community in the town of Hiles, Forest County, Wisconsin, United States. Hiles is located on Wisconsin Highway 32 10 miles (16 km) north-northwest of Crandon.

Hiles, Wisconsin
Visitor information board in Hiles
Hiles, Wisconsin
Hiles, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 45°42′14″N 88°58′38″W
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyForest
Elevation
507 m (1,663 ft)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)715 & 534
GNIS feature ID1579449[1]

History

A post office called Hiles was established in 1903, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1968.[2] The community was named for F. P. Hiles, a lumber baron.[3]

Religion

Christ Lutheran Church is a church of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Hiles.[4]

References


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