Draper (community), Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Draper, Wisconsin
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 Draper (community), Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Draper (community), Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Sawyer |
| Elevation | 452 m (1,483 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1579142 |
Draper is a small place in Wisconsin, 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. It doesn't have its own local government like a mayor or city council.
Draper is located in Sawyer County. You can find it about 10 miles (16 kilometers) northeast of a town called Winter. It sits right on Wisconsin Highway 70.
History of Draper
How Draper Got Its Name
The community of Draper was named after a very important person. His name was Lyman Draper. He was a famous historian from Wisconsin. A historian is someone who studies and writes about the past. Lyman Draper collected many old documents and stories. He helped us learn a lot about Wisconsin's history.
Early Days and the Post Office
A post office was opened in Draper in the year 1906. A post office is where people send and receive letters and packages. It was an important place for the community. This post office helped people in Draper stay connected with others. It operated for many years. However, it was eventually closed down in 1935.
