Gaslyn, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gaslyn, Wisconsin
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 Gaslyn, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Gaslyn, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Burnett |
| Town | Rusk |
| Elevation | 301 m (989 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
Gaslyn is a small, quiet place in Wisconsin, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Gaslyn is located in Burnett County, within the town of Rusk.
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Discovering Gaslyn
Where is Gaslyn Located?
Gaslyn is easy to find! It sits along County Highway H. You can find it just south of a pretty spot called Gaslyn Lake. This area is also part of the land belonging to the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin.
How Gaslyn Got Its Name
Have you ever wondered how places get their names? Gaslyn was named after a man named David C. Gaslin. He was a logger back in the 1860s. A logger is someone who cuts down trees for wood.
A Glimpse into Gaslyn's Past
For a short time, Gaslyn had its own post office. This post office was open from 1902 until 1919. It helped people send and receive letters and packages in the community.
