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Whitcomb, Wisconsin
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 Whitcomb, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Whitcomb, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Shawano |
| Elevation | 341 m (1,119 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1576619 |
Whitcomb is an unincorporated community located in the town of Wittenberg, Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. Whitcomb is located on Wisconsin Highway 153 near its junction with U.S. Route 45, 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of the village of Wittenberg.
History
A post office called Whitcomb was established in 1881, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1922. The community was named for H. F. Whitcomb, a railroad official.
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