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Kempster, Wisconsin

Coordinates: 45°17′23″N 89°10′00″W / 45.28972°N 89.16667°W / 45.28972; -89.16667
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Kempster, Wisconsin
Kempster is located in Wisconsin
Kempster
Kempster
Kempster is located in the United States
Kempster
Kempster
Coordinates: 45°17′23″N 89°10′00″W / 45.28972°N 89.16667°W / 45.28972; -89.16667
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyLanglade
TownNeva
Elevation
497 m (1,631 ft)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
54424
Area code(s)715 & 534
GNIS feature ID1567401[1]

Kempster is an unincorporated community located in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. Kempster is 10 miles (16 km) north of Antigo, in the town of Neva.

History

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A post office called Kempster was established in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 2002.[2] The community was named for Dr. Kempster, a member of staff at a psychiatric hospital.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ "Langlade County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
  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. 89.