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Deerbrook, Wisconsin

Coordinates: 45°14′01″N 89°09′20″W / 45.23361°N 89.15556°W / 45.23361; -89.15556
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Deerbrook, Wisconsin
Deerbrook is located in Wisconsin
Deerbrook
Deerbrook
Deerbrook is located in the United States
Deerbrook
Deerbrook
Coordinates: 45°14′01″N 89°09′20″W / 45.23361°N 89.15556°W / 45.23361; -89.15556
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyLanglade
TownNeva
Elevation
466 m (1,529 ft)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
54424
Area code(s)715 & 534
GNIS feature ID1563862[1]

Deerbrook is an unincorporated community in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. Deerbrook is on County Highway E north of Antigo in the town of Neva. It has a post office that has been operating since 1887 [2] with ZIP code 54424.[3]

History

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Deerbrook was named by Edward Dawson, a timber cruiser and prospector, who saw a deer drink from a nearby brook, and called the area "Deerbrook".[4]

References

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  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ https://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=WI&county=Langlade
  3. ^ ZIP Code Lookup
  4. ^ Robert M. Dessureau. History of Langlade County Wisconsin. Antigo: Berner Bros., 1922, p. 219.