Powell, Wisconsin
Unincorporated community in Wisconsin, United States
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Powell is an unincorporated community located in the town of Sherman, Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. Powell is located near Wisconsin Highway 27, 27.5 miles (44.3 km) south-southeast of Hurley.
Powell, Wisconsin | |
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  Powell  Powell | |
| Coordinates: 46°05′19″N 89°57′31″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Iron |
| Town | Sherman |
| Elevation | 1,594 ft (486 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1571852[1] |
History
A post office called Powell was established in 1908, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1942.[2] The community was named for John Wesley Powell, an American geologist and explorer.[3]
