Meehan, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Meehan, Wisconsin
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 Meehan, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Meehan, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Portage |
| Elevation | 325 m (1,066 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 and 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1569314 |
Meehan is a small place in Wisconsin, United States. It's known as 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.
Meehan is located in the Town of Plover. It is part of Portage County.
Where is Meehan Located?
Meehan can be found along Wisconsin Highway 54. This is a main road that runs through the area.
The Canadian National Railway also passes through Meehan. This railway is used for trains to carry goods across the country.
Meehan is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km) west-southwest of Plover.
A Notable Person from Meehan
- James Meehan (lumberman) was a famous person connected to this area. He was a lumberman, which means he worked in the timber industry, cutting down trees and processing wood.
James Meehan was also a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. This is a part of the state government in Wisconsin that helps make laws.
It's not completely clear if the community of Meehan was named after James Meehan or for another reason.
