Guthrie, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Guthrie, Wisconsin
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 Guthrie, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Guthrie, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Waukesha |
| Elevation | 285 m (935 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 262 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577190 |
Guthrie was once a small, unnamed place in Wisconsin, United States. It was known as an unincorporated community. This means it was a group of homes or buildings that didn't have its own local government.
What Was Guthrie?
Guthrie was a community that no longer exists as a separate place. It was located within the larger Village of Vernon. This village is found in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
How Did Guthrie Get Its Name?
The community of Guthrie was named after a person. His name was Charles R. Guthrie. He was important because he was the first postmaster there. A postmaster is the person in charge of a post office. Charles R. Guthrie opened the post office in January 1896. This is how the community got its official name.
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