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Okee, Wisconsin
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 Okee, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Okee, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Columbia |
| Town | Lodi |
| Elevation | 244 m (801 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1570763 |
Okee is a small community located in Wisconsin, United States. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's part of the larger town of Lodi in Columbia County.
Okee is special because it's where the Merrimac Ferry starts on the eastern side. This ferry helps people and cars cross the Wisconsin River.
A Look Back: Okee's History
Okee had its own post office that opened in 1858. A post office is where people send and receive mail. It served the community for many years. The post office finally closed down in 1953.
The name "Okee" comes from Native American languages. It is said to mean "evil spirits."
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