Gordon (CDP), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Gordon, Wisconsin
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 Gordon (CDP), Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Douglas |
| Town | Gordon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.856 sq mi (4.81 km2) |
| • Land | 1.835 sq mi (4.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.021 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 176 |
| • Density | 94.83/sq mi (36.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
54838
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| Area code(s) | 715 and 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1565674 |
Gordon is a small community in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States. It is an unincorporated place, which means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is part of the larger Town of Gordon.
Gordon is also known as a census-designated place. This is a special area created by the United States Census Bureau just for counting people. It helps gather information about smaller communities.
History of Gordon
The community of Gordon has a history dating back to the late 1800s. A post office was first opened here in 1882. This was an important step for the growing settlement.
Gordon was named after a person called Antoine Gordon. He was a French trader who worked with the Native American people in the area. His work was important in the early days of the region.
Getting Around Gordon
U.S. Highway 53 is the main road that runs through Gordon. This highway helps people travel to and from the community. It connects Gordon to other towns and cities.
Gordon is located about 7.5 miles (12.1 km) south of a place called Solon Springs. It is also about 40 miles (64 km) southeast of the larger city of Superior. These distances show how Gordon is connected to its neighbors.
Population of Gordon
The population of Gordon is quite small. According to the 2010 census, there were 176 people living in the community. A census is an official count of the population. It happens every ten years to gather information about everyone living in the country.
Gordon also has its own post office. This post office uses the ZIP code 54838. A ZIP code helps mail get to the correct address.
See also
In Spanish: Gordon (Wisconsin) para niños
