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Beebe, Wisconsin
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 Beebe, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Beebe, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Douglas |
| Town | Bennett |
| Elevation | 383 m (1,257 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 715 and 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577510 |
Beebe is a small, quiet place in Wisconsin, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that is not officially a city or a village with its own local government. Instead, it is part of a larger area called a "town."
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Beebe is a place where people live, but it does not have its own separate government. It is usually part of a larger area, like a "town" or "township."
- In Beebe's case, it is located within the town of Bennett.
- This means that services like roads, police, and fire protection are usually managed by the county or the larger town government.
- Many small communities across the United States are unincorporated.
Where is Beebe Located?
Beebe is found in the northern part of Wisconsin. It is specifically located in Douglas County.
- Douglas County is in the northwest corner of Wisconsin.
- It borders the state of Minnesota and Lake Superior.
- The community of Beebe is part of the larger Town of Bennett.
How Did Beebe Get Its Name?
The community of Beebe was named after a person who was important to the area's early history.
- It was named for Dr. Casper V. Beebe.
- Dr. Beebe was a medical doctor.
- He started his medical practice in a nearby city called Superior in the late 1870s.
- Naming communities after important local figures or early settlers was a common practice in the past.
What is a Post Office?
Beebe has its own post office. A post office is a place where people can send and receive mail.
- It is a local branch of the national postal service.
- Post offices are important for communities, especially smaller ones.
- They help connect people by delivering letters, packages, and other important documents.
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