Shennington, Wisconsin

Not to be confused with Shenington.
Shennington, Wisconsin
Unincorporated community

Looking at the signs for Shennington and Monroe County on WIS 21.
Shennington, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 44°01′33″N 90°19′03″W / 44.02583°N 90.31750°W / 44.02583; -90.31750Coordinates: 44°01′33″N 90°19′03″W / 44.02583°N 90.31750°W / 44.02583; -90.31750
Country United States
State Wisconsin
County Monroe
Elevation 909 ft (277 m)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
  Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
Area code(s) 608
GNIS feature ID 1574009[1]

Shennington is an unincorporated community located in the town of Byron at the edge of Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States on Wisconsin Highway 21.[1]

History

A post office called Shennington was established in 1893, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1933.[2] The community was named for Fred H. Shennington, founder and first merchant.[3]

Notes


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