Forest Junction, Wisconsin
| Forest Junction, Wisconsin | |
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| Looking east at Forest Junction on U.S. Route 10
Looking east at Forest Junction on U.S. Route 10
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Calumet |
| Town | Brillion |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.596 sq mi (6.72 km2) |
| • Land | 2.594 sq mi (6.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.002 sq mi (0.005 km2) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 616 |
| • Density | 240/sq mi (92/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 54123 |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
Forest Junction is an unincorporated census-designated place in the town of Brillion, Calumet County, Wisconsin, United States.[1] As of the 2010 census, its population was 616.[2]
The community has its own water tower and utilities. Its ZIP code is 54123.
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History
A post office called Forest Junction has been in operation since 1873.[3] The community was so named from its location at a rail junction near the forest.[4]
Geography
Forest Junction is located at the intersection of Wisconsin Highway 57/Wisconsin Highway 32 and U.S. Route 10. 57/32 runs north-south through the area, and 10 runs east-west.[5]
Notable people
- Bernard E. Brandt, farmer and Wisconsin state legislator, was born in Forest Junction.[6]
- Silas J. Kloehn, American Orthodontist
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File:ForestJunctionWisconsinPostOfficeUS10.jpg
Post office on US 10
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References
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Municipalities and communities of Calumet County, Wisconsin, United States
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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