Barksdale (community), Wisconsin

Barksdale is an unincorporated community in the town of Barksdale, Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States. Barksdale is located on Wisconsin Highway 13 4 miles (6.4 km) south-southwest of Washburn.

Barksdale, Wisconsin
Barksdale is located in Wisconsin
Barksdale
Barksdale
Barksdale is located in the United States
Barksdale
Barksdale
Coordinates: 46°37′17″N 90°55′56″W / 46.62139°N 90.93222°W / 46.62139; -90.93222
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyBayfield
TownBarksdale
Elevation
200 m (650 ft)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area codes715 and 534
GNIS feature ID1561173[1]

History

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Barksdale was named in 1904 for H. M. Barksdale, the president of a local powder mill.[2] A post office was established at Barksdale in 1904, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1966.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Barksdale (community), 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. 167.
  3. ^ "Bayfield County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 3, 2015.