Halder, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Halder, Wisconsin
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 Halder, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Halder, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marathon |
| Elevation | 363 m (1,191 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
54455
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| Area code(s) | 715 and 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1565968 |
Halder 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 town or city with its own local government. Halder is located within the larger area of Emmet, which is part of Marathon County.
The community of Halder got its name from a person named George Halder. He was an "alderman" in Wausau, Wisconsin. An alderman is like a local council member who helps make decisions for a city. The post office in Halder first opened in July 1887.
People from Halder
Notable Residents and Their Contributions
- Thomas O'Connor was a farmer and a politician who lived in Halder. A politician is someone who works in government, helping to make rules and decisions for the community or state.
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