Kempster is an unincorporated community located in Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. Kempster is 10 miles (16 km) north of Antigo, in the town of Neva.
Kempster, Wisconsin | |
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| Coordinates: 45°17′23″N 89°10′00″W / 45.28972°N 89.16667°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Langlade |
| Town | Neva |
| Elevation | 497 m (1,631 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 54424 |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1567401[1] |
History edit
A post office called Kempster was established in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 2002.[2] The community was named for Dr. Kempster, a member of staff at a psychiatric hospital.[3]
References edit
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Langlade County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- ^ 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. 89.
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