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Veedum, Wisconsin

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Veedum, Wisconsin
Veedum, Wisconsin is located in Wisconsin
Veedum, Wisconsin
Veedum, Wisconsin
Veedum, Wisconsin is located in the United States
Veedum, Wisconsin
Veedum, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 44°24′35″N 90°10′24″W / 44.40972°N 90.17333°W / 44.40972; -90.17333
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyWood
Elevation
315 m (1,033 ft)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)715 & 534
GNIS feature ID1576053[1]

Veedum is an unincorporated community located in the town of Dexter, Wood County, Wisconsin, United States.[1]

History

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Veedum was founded in 1887 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] The name may be a transfer from Vedum, in Sweden.[2] A post office opened at Veedum in 1901, and remained in operation until 1917.[2][3] Railroad service to Veedum ended in 1933.[2]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b "Veedum, Wisconsin". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ a b c d Rudolph, Robert S. (1970). Wood County Place Names (PDF). The University of Wisconsin Press. p. 83.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
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