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Boardman, Wisconsin
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 Boardman, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Boardman, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | St. Croix County |
| Elevation | 288 m (945 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
54017
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| Area codes | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1581596 |
Boardman is a small place in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. It's located southwest of New Richmond, right on County Road A, within the larger area known as the town of Richmond.
A Look Back: Boardman's History
How Boardman Got Its Name
Boardman got its name way back in 1853. It was named after a person named C. A. Boardman, who was one of the very first people to settle and live in this area.
The Boardman Post Office
A post office was opened in Boardman in 1862. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years, but it eventually closed down in 1954.
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