Gillingham, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gillingham, Wisconsin
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Sign for Gillingham on WIS 56
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 Gillingham, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Gillingham, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Richland |
| Elevation | 245 m (804 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577610 |
Gillingham is a small, unincorporated community in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States. It's located within the larger area known as the town of Marshall. Being "unincorporated" means it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or a village. Instead, it's governed by the county or the surrounding town.
Gillingham is situated along Wisconsin Highway 56, about 7 miles (11 km) north-northwest of a larger town called Richland Center.
History of Gillingham
Gillingham has a simple but interesting history. It was officially recognized as a community when a post office opened there in 1880.
How Gillingham Got Its Name
The community was named after a person named John Gillingham. He was an important figure who encouraged Hugh Morrow to move to the area. Hugh Morrow later became the first postmaster of Gillingham, helping to establish the community.
