Kempster, Wisconsin
Kempster is an unincorporated community located in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. Kempster is 10 miles (16 km) north of Antigo, in the town of Neva.
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Coordinates: 45°17′23″N 89°10′00″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Wisconsin |
County | Langlade |
Elevation | 497 m (1,631 ft) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 54424 |
Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
GNIS feature ID | 1567401[1] |
History
A post office called Kempster was established in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 2002.[2] The community was named for Dr. Kempster, a member of staff at a psychiatric hospital.[3]
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Langlade County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 89.
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