Whitcomb, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 a small place in Wisconsin, United States. It's not a city or a village, but what's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that aren't officially part of a town or city government. Whitcomb is found in Shawano County, within the larger area of Wittenberg. You can find Whitcomb about 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of the village of Wittenberg. It's located near where Wisconsin Highway 153 meets U.S. Route 45.
History
Whitcomb has a bit of history! A long time ago, in 1881, a post office opened here. This was a place where people could send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years, but it closed down in 1922. The name "Whitcomb" comes from a person named H. F. Whitcomb. He was an important official who worked for the railroad. So, the community was named after him.
