Cedar, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cedar, Wisconsin
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 Cedar, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Cedar, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Iron |
| Town | Gurney |
| Elevation | 330 m (1,083 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1578967 |
Cedar is a small, unincorporated community located in the state of Wisconsin, United States. It's found within Iron County, specifically in the town of Gurney. Being "unincorporated" means that Cedar doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or a village; instead, it's governed as part of the larger town of Gurney. You can find Cedar about 4 miles (6.4 km) west-northwest of a place called Saxon, right along U.S. Route 2.
A Look Back: Cedar's History
How Cedar Got Its Name
Have you ever wondered how places get their names? Cedar got its name because of the many cedar trees that grew nearby when the community was first settled. Imagine a place surrounded by beautiful cedar groves – that's how Cedar got its start!
The Old Post Office
For many years, Cedar had its own post office. It opened way back in 1891, which was a long time ago! This post office helped people send and receive letters and packages. It stayed open for over 60 years, finally closing its doors in 1955.
