Manitowish, Wisconsin

Manitowish is an unincorporated community located within the town of Mercer, Iron County, Wisconsin, United States.[1] It is located at the junction of U.S. Route 51, Wisconsin Highway 47 and Wisconsin Highway 182.[2]

Manitowish, Wisconsin
Intersection of US 51 and WIS 47/WIS 182, August 2012
Intersection of US 51 and WIS 47/WIS 182, August 2012
Manitowish, Wisconsin is located in Wisconsin
Manitowish, Wisconsin
Manitowish, Wisconsin is located in the United States
Manitowish, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 46°07′59″N 90°00′49″W
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyIron
TownMercer
Elevation
485 m (1,591 ft)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)715 & 534
GNIS feature ID1568939[1]

History

Sign for Manitowish on US 51, August 2012

A post office called Manitowish was established in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1968.[3] The community took its name from the nearby Manitowish River.[4]

References

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46°07′59″N 90°00′49″W


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