Wascott (community), Wisconsin
Wascott is an unincorporated community in the town of Wascott, Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States.
The community is located 12.5 miles south of Solon Springs; and 45 miles southeast of the city of Superior.
U.S. Highway 53 and County Road T are two of the main routes in the community.
History
A post office called Wascott was established in 1902, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1995. The community was named for W. A. Scott, a railroad official.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wascott (community), Wisconsin
- ^ "Douglas County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
- ^ 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. 196.
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