Powell, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Powell, Wisconsin
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 Powell, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Powell, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Iron |
| Town | Sherman |
| Elevation | 486 m (1,594 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1571852 |
Powell is a small place in Wisconsin, United States. It is located in Iron County, within the town of Sherman.
Powell is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that does not have its own local government. Instead, it is part of the larger town of Sherman. You can find Powell near Wisconsin Highway 27, about 27.5 miles (44.3 km) south-southeast of Hurley.
History of Powell
Powell got its start a long time ago. A post office was opened there in 1908. This post office helped people send and receive mail in the community.
However, the post office did not stay open forever. It was closed down in 1942.
Who Was John Wesley Powell?
The community of Powell was named after an important person. His name was John Wesley Powell. He was a famous American geologist and explorer.
John Wesley Powell was known for his expeditions. He explored the American West in the late 1800s. He was the first person to travel through the entire Grand Canyon on the Colorado River. He also studied the geology and Native American cultures of the region.
