Saxon (CDP), Wisconsin facts for kids
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Saxon, Wisconsin
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Location in Iron County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Iron |
| Town | Saxon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.215 sq mi (3.15 km2) |
| • Land | 1.215 sq mi (3.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,119 ft (341 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 90 |
| • Density | 74/sq mi (28.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
54559
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1573758 |
Saxon is a small community located in Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the larger town of Saxon. This area is called a census-designated place, which means it's a special area the government counts for population.
Saxon is about 11 miles (18 km) west-northwest of Hurley. It has its own post office with the ZIP code 54559. In 2010, about 90 people lived in Saxon.
Saxon's History
The community of Saxon has been around for a long time. A post office opened here in 1887. The name "Saxon" comes from the Saxons, who were an ancient German people.
Important People in Saxon
One important person in Saxon's history was Joseph J. Defer. He lived from 1866 to 1929. Joseph Defer was the postmaster of Saxon from 1904 to 1914. This means he was in charge of the local post office.
He also served as the sheriff of Iron County. A sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer for a county. Besides his public service, Joseph Defer owned a general store and a sawmill in Saxon. He also served in the Wisconsin Assembly in 1919 and 1920. The Wisconsin Assembly is part of the state's government that makes laws.
See also
In Spanish: Saxon (condado de Iron) para niños
