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.

Kempster, Wisconsin
Kempster, Wisconsin
Kempster, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 45°17′23″N 89°10′00″W
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyLanglade
Elevation
497 m (1,631 ft)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
54424
Area code(s)715 & 534
GNIS feature ID1567401[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

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "Langlade County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
  3. 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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