Hersey, Wisconsin
| Hersey, Wisconsin | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Hersey, Wisconsin | |
| Coordinates: 44°57′46″N 92°12′42″W / 44.96278°N 92.21167°WCoordinates: 44°57′46″N 92°12′42″W / 44.96278°N 92.21167°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | St. Croix |
| Elevation | 1,197 ft (365 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1581645[1] |
Hersey is an unincorporated community located in the town of Springfield, St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. Hersey is located along the Union Pacific Railroad 2 miles (3.2 km) north-northwest of Wilson.[2]
History
A post office called Hersey was established in 1873, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1954.[3] The community was named for Samuel F. Hersey, a businessperson in the logging industry.[4]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hersey, Wisconsin
- ↑ St. Croix County (PDF) (Map). Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Retrieved 2011-08-21.
- ↑ "Saint Croix County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 4 April 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. 178.
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