Gordon (CDP), Wisconsin

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.

Gordon, Wisconsin
Census-designated place
Gordon
Coordinates: 46°14′49″N 91°47′55″W
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 (0.054 km2)
Elevation	1,033 ft (315 m)
Population  (2020)[1]
• Total	145
• Density	79.0/sq mi (30.5/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	54838
Area codes	715 and 534
GNIS feature ID	1565674[2]

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]