Hiles (community), Wisconsin
| Hiles, Wisconsin | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Hiles, Wisconsin | |
| Coordinates: 45°42′14″N 88°58′38″W / 45.70389°N 88.97722°WCoordinates: 45°42′14″N 88°58′38″W / 45.70389°N 88.97722°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Forest |
| Elevation | 1,663 ft (507 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1579449[1] |
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.
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]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hiles (community), Wisconsin
- ↑ "Forest County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 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. 84.
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