Parrish is an unincorporated community located in the town of Parrish, Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. Parrish is located near Wisconsin Highway 17 15 miles (24 km) south of Rhinelander.
Parrish, Wisconsin | |
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  Parrish  Parrish | |
| Coordinates: 45°25′11″N 89°24′09″W / 45.41972°N 89.40250°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Langlade |
| Town | Parrish |
| Elevation | 488 m (1,601 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1571065[1] |
History edit
A post office called Parrish was established in 1889, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1963.[2] Parrish was named for a railroad official.[3]
References edit
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Parrish (community), Wisconsin
- ^ "Langlade County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 24, 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. 112.
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