Kempster, Wisconsin
Kempster, Wisconsin | |
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Kempster Kempster | |
| 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 | 1,631 ft (497 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 54424 |
| Area codes | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1567401[1] |
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.
History
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
- ^ "Kempster". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved February 18, 2026.
- ^ "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.