Ashland Junction, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Ashland Junction, Wisconsin
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 Ashland Junction, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Ashland Junction, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Bayfield |
| Town | Eileen |
| Elevation | 199 m (653 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 715 and 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577496 |
Ashland Junction is a small, unincorporated community in Wisconsin, United States. It is located in Bayfield County, within the larger area known as the town of Eileen. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger county or town.
History of Ashland Junction
Ashland Junction started in the year 1883. It got its name because it was a meeting point for train tracks. This important rail junction was just outside the city of Ashland.
Railroad Connections
Two major train companies had their tracks meet here. These were the Omaha Road and the Northern Pacific Railroad. The Omaha Road later became part of the Chicago and North Western Railroad, often called C&NW.
From Tracks to Trails
Today, the old train tracks that ran east and west through Ashland Junction are no longer used by trains. Instead, these old pathways are now a special rail trail. This trail is called the Tri-County Corridor. It's a popular path for biking and walking.
Early Post Office
Ashland Junction also had its own post office. It opened in 1890. However, it only stayed open for about 20 years. The post office closed down in 1910.
