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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Coordinates: 46°05′19″N 89°57′31″W | |
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County | Iron |
Town | Sherman |
Elevation | 486 m (1,594 ft) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
GNIS feature ID | 1571852[1] |
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]
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County seat: Hurley | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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