Hertel, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hertel, Wisconsin
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 Hertel, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Hertel, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Burnett |
| Town | La Follette |
| Elevation | 316 m (1,037 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
54845
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1566330 |
Hertel is a small, unincorporated community located in Burnett County, Wisconsin, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. It's part of the larger Town of La Follette.
Where is Hertel Located?
Hertel is found in the northwestern part of Wisconsin. It sits right along Wisconsin Highway 70, which is a main road in the area.
Nearby Towns
If you're looking at a map, Hertel is about 14 miles west of a town called Spooner. It's also about 12 miles east of another town named Siren. This helps you get an idea of its exact spot in Wisconsin.
How Hertel Got Its Name
The community of Hertel was named after its very first postmaster, a person in charge of the local post office. His name was Otto Hertel.
The First Post Office
Otto Hertel opened the first post office in the community in July 1898. This was an important place for people to send and receive mail. The Hertel post office served the community for many years before it finally closed on September 13, 1997.
