Hiles (community), Wisconsin

Hiles, Wisconsin
Unincorporated community
Hiles, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 45°42′14″N 88°58′38″W / 45.70389°N 88.97722°W / 45.70389; -88.97722Coordinates: 45°42′14″N 88°58′38″W / 45.70389°N 88.97722°W / 45.70389; -88.97722
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


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