Comstock, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Comstock, Wisconsin
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 Comstock, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Comstock, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Barron |
| Town | Crystal Lake |
| Elevation | 392 m (1,286 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
54826
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1563304 |
Comstock is a small place in Barron County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government.
You can find Comstock along U.S. Route 63. It is located southwest of a town called Cumberland. Comstock is part of the larger area known as the town of Crystal Lake. Even though it doesn't have its own post office anymore, Comstock still uses the ZIP code 54826.
History of Comstock
Comstock has a history that goes back to the late 1800s. A post office first opened in Comstock in 1881. This was an important place for people to send and receive mail. The community was given its name to honor H. S. Comstock. He was a well-known judge from Wisconsin.
