Soperton, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Soperton, Wisconsin
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 Soperton, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Soperton, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Forest |
| Elevation | 474 m (1,555 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1580447 |
Soperton is a small, unincorporated community located within the town of Wabeno. It is found in Forest County, Wisconsin, in the United States. Being "unincorporated" means it is not a separate city or village with its own local government. Instead, it is part of a larger town.
Soperton's Past: A Look at Its History
Soperton got its name from a company called the Soper Lumber Company. This company was very active in the area a long time ago.
A special office for mail, called a post office, was opened in Soperton in 1905. It helped people send and receive letters and packages for many years. However, this post office eventually closed down in 1956.
Famous People from Soperton
Even though Soperton is a small community, some notable people have connections to it.
- Wayland Becker was a football player who was born in Soperton. He played the sport professionally.
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