Harshaw, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Harshaw, Wisconsin
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 Harshaw, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Harshaw, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Oneida |
| Elevation | 459 m (1,506 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
54529
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1566101 |
Harshaw is a small place in Oneida County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government like a city or a village. Instead, it's part of a larger area called the town of Cassian. Harshaw is about 13 miles (21 km) west-northwest of a bigger town called Rhinelander. It even has its own post office with a special ZIP code, 54529. About 1,167 people live in the area covered by this ZIP code.
Discovering Harshaw, Wisconsin
Harshaw is located in the northern part of Wisconsin. It's known for its natural beauty, with many forests and lakes nearby. The community is a quiet place where people enjoy outdoor activities.
The History Behind Harshaw's Name
Harshaw got its name from a person named Henry B. Harshaw. He was an important person in Wisconsin's government. Henry B. Harshaw served as the treasurer of Wisconsin. This means he was in charge of the state's money.
The community's post office was started in March 1851. A man named Charles Norway established it. He decided to name the community after Henry B. Harshaw. This was a way to honor the state treasurer at the time.
Famous People from Harshaw
Even small communities can be home to famous people! Harshaw is known as the hometown of a very successful athlete.
- Mike Webster was a professional American football player. He played as a center in the NFL. Mike Webster was so good at football that he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This is a special place for the best football players ever.
