Gordon (CDP), Wisconsin

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Gordon, Wisconsin
Census-designated place
Gordon is located in Wisconsin
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Country United States
State Wisconsin
County Douglas
Town Gordon
Area
 • Total 1.856 sq mi (4.81 km2)
 • Land 1.835 sq mi (4.75 km2)
 • Water 0.021 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation 1,033 ft (315 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 176
 • Density 95/sq mi (37/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 54838
Area code(s) 715 and 534
GNIS feature ID 1565674[1]

Gordon is an unincorporated, census-designated place; located in the town of Gordon, Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States.

History

A post office called Gordon was established in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1993.[2] The community was named for Antoine Gordon, a French trader with the Indians.[3]

Transportation

U.S. Highway 53 serves as a main route in the community. Gordon is located 7.5 miles south of Solon Springs; and 40 miles southeast of the city of Superior.

Population

As of the 2010 census, its population was 176.[4]

Gordon has a post office with ZIP code 54838.[5]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gordon (CDP), Wisconsin
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  5. ZIP Code Lookup


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