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Unincorporated community in Wisconsin, United States
Kempster, Wisconsin
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 45°17′23″N 89°10′00″W / 45.28972°N 89.16667°W / 45.28972; -89.16667
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyLanglade
TownNeva
Elevation497 m (1,631 ft)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code54424
Area code(s)715 & 534
GNIS feature ID1567401

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. The community was named for Dr. Kempster, a member of staff at a psychiatric hospital.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "Langlade County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
  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. 89.
Municipalities and communities of Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States
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