Gordon (CDP), Wisconsin
Census-designated place in Wisconsin, United States
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Gordon is an unincorporated, census-designated place, located in the town of Gordon, Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 145 as of the 2020 census, down from 176 at the 2010 census.
Gordon, Wisconsin | |
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  Gordon Location within Wisconsin | |
| Coordinates: 46°14′49″N 91°47′55″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Douglas |
| Town | Gordon |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.856 sq mi (4.81 km2) |
| • Land | 1.835 sq mi (4.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.021 sq mi (0.054 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 145 |
| • Density | 79.0/sq mi (30.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 54838 |
| Area codes | 715 and 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1565674[2] |
History
A post office called Gordon was established in 1882. The community was named for Antoine Gordon, a French trader with the Indians.[3]
Transportation
U.S. Highway 53 serves as a main route in the community. Gordon is located 7.5 miles (12.1 km) south of Solon Springs; and 40 miles (64 km) southeast of the city of Superior.
Population
As of the 2010 census, its population was 176.[4]
Gordon has a post office with ZIP code 54838.[5]
