Gordon (CDP), Wisconsin

Gordon, Wisconsin
Census-designated place
Gordon
Coordinates: 46°14′49″N 91°47′55″W / 46.24694°N 91.79861°WCoordinates: 46°14′49″N 91°47′55″W / 46.24694°N 91.79861°W
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
County	Douglas
Town	Gordon
Area
• Total	1.856 sq mi (4.81 km^2)
• Land	1.835 sq mi (4.75 km^2)
• Water	0.021 sq mi (0.05 km^2)
Elevation	1,033 ft (315 m)
Population (2010)
• Total	176
• Density	95/sq mi (37/km^2)
Time zone	Central (CST) (UTC-6)
• Summer (DST)	CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code	54838
Area code(s)	715 and 534
GNIS feature ID	1565674[1]

Gordon is an unincorporated, census-designated place; located in the town of Gordon, Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States.

History

A post office called Gordon was established in 1882. The community was named for Antoine Gordon, a French trader with the Indians.^[2]

Transportation

U.S. Highway 53 serves as a main route in the community. Gordon is located 7.5 miles south of Solon Springs; and 40 miles southeast of the city of Superior.

Population

As of the 2010 census, its population was 176.^[3]

Gordon has a post office with ZIP code 54838.^[4]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gordon (CDP), Wisconsin
2. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 177.
3. "American FactFinder". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 4 April 2011.
4. ZIP Code Lookup