London, Wisconsin
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London, Wisconsin | |
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Unincorporated community | |
Looking east in downtown London
Looking east in downtown London
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Country | United States |
State | Wisconsin |
Counties | Dane and Jefferson |
Towns | Deerfield and Lake Mills |
Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
• Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
Area code(s) | 608 |
GNIS feature ID | 1568505[1] |
London is an unincorporated community located in the counties of Dane and Jefferson in the U.S. state of Wisconsin.[1][2] The Dane County portion of London is in the town of Deerfield, while the Jefferson County portion is in the town of Lake Mills. London is on Wisconsin Highway 134, 3 miles (4.8 km) north of Cambridge.
History
A post office called London was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1960.[3] A large share of the early settlers being natives of London, England caused the name to be selected.[4]
Recreation
The Glacial Drumlin State Trail passes through London.[5]
Notable people
- Herman J. Severson, Wisconsin State Senator and jurist, was principal of a school in London.[6]
Images
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London Wisconsin Community Center.jpg
Community center
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London Wisconsin Moravian Church.jpg
Moravian church
References
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- ↑ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1937, Biographical Sketch of Herman J. Severson, pg. 32
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