Mikana, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Mikana, Wisconsin
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Downtown Mikana on WIS48
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 Mikana, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Mikana, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Barron |
| Town | Cedar Lake |
| Elevation | 364 m (1,194 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
54857
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1569456 |
Mikana is an unincorporated community in Barron County, Wisconsin, United States. Mikana is situated on the western shore of Red Cedar Lake and is southwest of Birchwood, in the town of Cedar Lake.
History
Mikana was platted in 1902, soon after the railroad was extended to that point. Mikana is an Ojibwe word meaning "road" (or "trail"). Mikana had a post office, which opened on June 3, 1902, and closed on October 21, 1995.
Attractions
Mikana is known in the region for its Fourth of July celebration, in particular its parade which is colloquially referred to as "The Biggest Littlest Fourth of July Parade."
Images for kids
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Post office
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Sign on WIS48
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