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London, Wisconsin
Unincorporated community
Looking east in downtown London
Looking east in downtown London
London, Wisconsin is located in Wisconsin
London, Wisconsin
London, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
London, Wisconsin is located in the United States
London, Wisconsin
London, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  Wisconsin
Counties Dane and Jefferson
Towns Deerfield and
Lake Mills
Elevation
266 m (873 ft)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 608
GNIS feature ID 1568505

London is an unincorporated community located in the counties of Dane and Jefferson in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The Dane County portion of London is in the town of Deerfield, while the Jefferson County portion is in the town of Lake Mills. London is on Wisconsin Highway 134, 3 miles (4.8 km) north of Cambridge.

History

A post office called London was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1960. A large share of the early settlers being natives of London, England caused the name to be selected.

Recreation

The Glacial Drumlin State Trail passes through London.

Notable people

  • Herman J. Severson, Wisconsin State Senator and jurist, was principal of a school in London.

Images for kids

  • London Wisconsin Community Center

    Community center

  • London Wisconsin Moravian Church

    Moravian church

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