Mosling, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Mosling, Wisconsin
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 Mosling, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Mosling, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Oconto |
| Elevation | 258 m (846 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1569773 |
Mosling is a small, unincorporated community located in Oconto County, Wisconsin, in the 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.
Mosling is found within the larger towns of Gillett and Underhill. You can find it about 3.4 miles (5.5 km) west-southwest of the city of Gillett, right on County Highway P.
Mosling's History
Early Days and the Post Office
Mosling had its own post office a long time ago. It first opened its doors in 1897. This post office helped people send and receive mail in the community.
However, the post office did not stay open forever. It stopped operating in 1929. After that, people in Mosling likely used post offices in nearby towns.
How Mosling Got Its Name
The community of Mosling was named after an important person. An early merchant, who was a business person selling goods, lived in the area. The community was named in his honor. This is a common way places get their names, often after founders or important residents.
