Gordon (CDP), Wisconsin

Gordon, Wisconsin
Census-designated place
Gordon
Coordinates: 46°14′49″N91°47′55″W / 46.24694°N 91.79861°W / 46.24694; -91.79861
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 (0.05 km2)
Elevation	1,033 ft (315 m)
Population  (2020) [1]
• Total	145
• Density	78/sq mi (30/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	54838
Area code(s)	715 and 534
GNIS feature ID	1565674 [2]

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.

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]

References

1. "Census Bureau profile: Gordon CDP, Wisconsin". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gordon (CDP), Wisconsin
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. 177.
4. "U.S. Census website". U.S. Census Bureau . Retrieved April 4, 2011.
5. ZIP Code Lookup