Koepenick, Wisconsin

Koepenick, Wisconsin
Koepenick
Koepenick
Coordinates: 45°20′12″N 89°10′00″W / 45.33667°N 89.16667°W / 45.33667; -89.16667
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyLanglade
TownUpham
Elevation
1,693 ft (516 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area codes715 & 534
GNIS feature ID1577683[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

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Koepenick, Wisconsin
  2. ^ "Langlade County". Jim Forte Postal History. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
  3. ^ 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.