Koepenick, Wisconsin
| Koepenick, Wisconsin | |
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| Unincorporated community | |
  Koepenick, Wisconsin | |
| Coordinates: 45°20′12″N 89°10′00″W / 45.33667°N 89.16667°WCoordinates: 45°20′12″N 89°10′00″W / 45.33667°N 89.16667°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Langlade |
| Elevation | 1,693 ft (516 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577683[1] |
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.
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.
- ↑ 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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