Bennett (community), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Bennett, Wisconsin
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 Bennett (community), Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Bennett (community), Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Douglas |
| Town | Bennett |
| Elevation | 366 m (1,201 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 715 and 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1561562 |
Bennett is an unincorporated community in the town of Bennett, Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States.
The community is located 7 miles (11 km) north-northwest of Solon Springs; and 27 miles southeast of the city of Superior.
U.S. Highway 53, County Road L, and County Road E are three of the main routes in the community.
History
Bennett was named for Richard Bennett, who built a siding to his business. A post office was established as Bennett Siding in 1892, and the name was changed to Bennett in 1899; the post office closed in 1984.
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