Carter, Forest County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Carter, Wisconsin
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 Carter, Forest County, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Forest |
| Elevation | 462 m (1,516 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1578953 |
Carter is an unincorporated community in the town of Wabeno in Forest County, Wisconsin, United States. WIS 32 travels north-south through the community.
History
A post office was established as Carter in 1897, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1955. The community was named for John Carpenter, a settler who built the first house.
Historic district
- Minertown-Oneva, mining district
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