Veedum, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Veedum, Wisconsin
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 Veedum, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Veedum, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Wood |
| Elevation | 315 m (1,033 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1576053 |
Veedum is a small, unincorporated community located in the state of Wisconsin, United States. It's found within Wood County, specifically in the town of Dexter. Being "unincorporated" means it's not an official city or town with its own local government, but rather a group of homes and businesses in a specific area.
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Discovering Veedum's Past
Veedum has an interesting history tied to the growth of railroads in the late 1800s.
When Was Veedum Founded?
Veedum began in 1887. This was the year that a railroad line was built and extended to this very spot. The railroad helped connect communities and transport goods, making places like Veedum possible.
Where Did the Name Veedum Come From?
The name "Veedum" might have come from a place called Vedum in Sweden. Sometimes, early settlers named new places after their hometowns or places they remembered from other countries.
Veedum's Post Office and Railroad Service
- A post office opened in Veedum in 1901. This was important for people to send and receive letters and packages.
- The post office served the community for several years, closing its doors in 1917.
- The railroad service that helped Veedum start eventually stopped in 1933. This change likely affected how people and goods moved in and out of the community.
