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Unincorporated community in Wisconsin, United States
Veedum, Wisconsin
Unincorporated community
Veedum, Wisconsin is located in WisconsinVeedum, WisconsinVeedum, WisconsinShow map of WisconsinVeedum, Wisconsin is located in the United StatesVeedum, WisconsinVeedum, WisconsinShow map of the United States
Coordinates: 44°24′35″N 90°10′24″W / 44.40972°N 90.17333°W / 44.40972; -90.17333
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyWood
Elevation315 m (1,033 ft)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)715 & 534
GNIS feature ID1576053

Veedum is an unincorporated community located in the town of Dexter, Wood County, Wisconsin, United States.

History

Veedum was founded in 1887 when the railroad was extended to that point. The name may be a transfer from Vedum, in Sweden. A post office opened at Veedum in 1901, and remained in operation until 1917. Railroad service to Veedum ended in 1933.

Notes

  1. ^ "Veedum, Wisconsin". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ Rudolph, Robert S. (1970). Wood County Place Names (PDF). The University of Wisconsin Press. p. 83.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 28, 2018.

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Municipalities and communities of Wood County, Wisconsin, United States
County seat: Wisconsin Rapids
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