Koepenick, Wisconsin
Koepenick is an unincorporated community located in the town of Upham, Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. Koepenick is located on County Highway B 13.5 miles (21.7 km) north of Antigo.
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Coordinates: 45°20′12″N 89°10′00″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Wisconsin |
County | Langlade |
Elevation | 516 m (1,693 ft) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
GNIS feature ID | 1577683[1] |
History
A post office called Koepenick was established in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1925.[2] The community was named for E. S. Koepenick, an early settler and owner of a local sawmill.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Koepenick, Wisconsin
- "Langlade County". Jim Forte Postal History. Missing or empty
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(help) - 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. 90.
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