Phelps (community), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Phelps, Wisconsin
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 Phelps (community), Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Phelps (community), Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Vilas |
| Elevation | 528 m (1,732 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
54554
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1580131 |
Phelps is a small, quiet community located in northern Wisconsin, in a county called Vilas County. It's not a big city or a formally organized town with its own mayor. Instead, it's an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of a larger town area, in this case, the Town of Phelps.
About Phelps, Wisconsin
Phelps is found in the northeastern part of Wisconsin. It sits right on the eastern side of North Twin Lake. This community is about 13 miles (21 km) northeast of a larger town called Eagle River.
Getting Around Phelps
You can reach Phelps by driving on Wisconsin Highway 17. This highway helps connect Phelps to other places in the area. Even though it's a small community, Phelps has its own post office. This post office uses the ZIP code 54554 for all its mail.
History of Phelps
The community of Phelps was officially started in the year 1902. Over time, it has grown into the peaceful place it is today. People who live here enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding area.
