Richardson, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Richardson, Wisconsin
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 Richardson, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Richardson, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Polk |
| Elevation | 366 m (1,201 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1572280 |
Richardson is a small, quiet place in Polk County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that aren't officially part of a city or town government. Instead, it's part of the larger Town of Clayton.
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What is Richardson?
Richardson is a community where people live and work. It's located in the beautiful state of Wisconsin. Being an unincorporated community means it doesn't have its own mayor or city council. It relies on the county and town for services like roads and public safety.
How Did Richardson Get Its Name?
This community has an interesting past! It wasn't always called Richardson.
The Original Name: Marsh Lake
When the area first started, it was known as Marsh Lake. This name probably came from a nearby lake or marshy area. Imagine what it might have looked like back then!
Honoring a Pioneer: Eugene Richardson
Later, the community's name was changed to Richardson. This was done to honor a very important person named Eugene Richardson. He was a pioneer settler, which means he was one of the first people to settle and build a life in this new area.
Post Office History
Post offices are important for sending and receiving mail. Richardson had a couple of them over the years:
- A post office called Marsh Lake was open for a short time, from 1878 to 1879.
- Then, a new post office named Richardson opened in 1881. It served the community for many years until it closed in 1918.
