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Zander, Wisconsin
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Location in Wisconsin
Zander, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Manitowoc |
| Elevation | 224 m (735 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577898 |
Zander is a small, unincorporated community located in the town of Gibson. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government like a city or village. Instead, it's part of the larger town of Gibson, which is in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin.
History of Zander
How Zander Got Its Name
The community of Zander was named after an important early settler. This person was Helmuth Zander. He was one of the first people to settle in this area.
Helmuth Zander also had a brother named William Zander. The family played a role in the early days of the community.
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