Pearson, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Pearson, Wisconsin
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 Pearson, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Pearson, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Langlade |
| Town | Ainsworth |
| Elevation | 465 m (1,526 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
54462
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1571127 |
Pearson is a small place in Wisconsin, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that is not officially a city or town. Instead, it is part of a larger area called the town of Ainsworth. Pearson is located in Langlade County.
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Where is Pearson Located?
Pearson is about 5 miles (8 km) west of a place called Pickerel. It is also about 17 miles (27 km) north-northeast of Antigo. Antigo is the main city in Langlade County. Pearson is found near Pickerel Creek. This creek flows into the Wolf River. County Highway T goes right through Pearson. The closest state highway, Wisconsin State Highway 55, is in Pickerel.
Pearson's Post Office History
Pearson used to have its own post office. This post office helped people send and receive mail. However, the post office closed on May 4, 1996. Even though the building is closed, the ZIP code 54462 still serves the community. This means mail for Pearson still uses that ZIP code.
Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation
Pearson is home to a special summer camp. This camp is called Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation. It is run by the Boy Scouts of America. Boy Scouts from the Northeast Illinois Council come here for summer adventures. They learn outdoor skills and have fun.
Local Services in Pearson
The Pickerel Volunteer Fire Department has a station near Pearson. It is located east of the community on Johnson Road. Volunteer firefighters help keep the area safe. They respond to emergencies like fires.
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