Herbster, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Herbster, Wisconsin
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 Herbster, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Bayfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.572 sq mi (14.43 km2) |
| • Land | 5.572 sq mi (14.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 104 |
| • Density | 18.66/sq mi (7.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
54844
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| Area code(s) | 715 and 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1566314 |
Herbster is a small community in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located on the southern shore of Lake Superior. Herbster is considered a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data.
This community is about 7 miles (11 km) east of Port Wing and 8 miles (13 km) west of Cornucopia. You can find it along Wisconsin Highway 13, which is the main road through the area. Another important road is Lenawee Road / Forest Road 262, which goes from Lake Superior into the Chequamegon National Forest.
In 2010, about 104 people lived in Herbster. The area of Herbster is about 5.57 square miles (14.43 square kilometers), and all of it is land. The Cranberry River flows into Lake Superior right in the middle of Herbster. Close by, to the east, are the special natural areas of Bark Point and Bark Bay. Herbster's ZIP code is 54844.
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History of Herbster
How Herbster Got Its Name
People say that Herbster was named after a logger, a person who cuts down trees for wood, named Billy Herbster. This is a local legend about the town's beginning.
The Old School and Community Center
The Herbster School closed in 1990. However, its old building, which has a historic log gymnasium, is still used today. It serves as a community center and the town hall, where local meetings are held. Children from Herbster now go to school in Port Wing, attending the South Shore School District.
Herbster's Economy
Main Industries and Jobs
For a long time, logging was the most important part of Herbster's economy. The Isaksson family played a big role in this, and they still run the sawmill and own a lot of land in the area.
Today, things are changing. Service jobs and a growing number of tourists are becoming very important to Herbster's economy. This means more people are visiting, and businesses are opening to serve them.
Local Businesses and Shops
Herbster has one restaurant located where Lenawee Road and Highway 13 meet. You can also find gift shops along Highway 13. A skilled cabinetmaker named Howard Bowers used to have a woodworking shop here until he passed away in 2009.
See also
In Spanish: Herbster (Wisconsin) para niños
