Koepenick, Wisconsin

Koepenick, Wisconsin
Unincorporated community
Koepenick, Wisconsin
Koepenick, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 45°20′12″N 89°10′00″W / 45.33667°N 89.16667°W / 45.33667; -89.16667Coordinates: 45°20′12″N 89°10′00″W / 45.33667°N 89.16667°W / 45.33667; -89.16667
Country United States
State Wisconsin
County Langlade
Elevation 1,693 ft (516 m)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
  Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
Area code(s) 715 & 534
GNIS feature ID 1577683[1]

Koepenick is an unincorporated community located in the town of Upham, Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. Koepenick is located on County Highway B 13.5 miles (21.7 km) north of Antigo.

History

A post office called Koepenick was established in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1925.[2] The community was named for E. S. Koepenick, an early settler and owner of a local sawmill.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Koepenick, Wisconsin
  2. "Langlade County". Jim Forte Postal History.
  3. 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. 90.


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