Herbster, Wisconsin
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The Cranberry River joins the lake in the middle of the community. The unique ecosystems of Bark Point and Bark Bay sit just to the east of Herbster.
Herbster's ZIP code is 54844.
History
According to legend, Herbster was named after a logger, Billy Herbster.[5]
Herbster School closed its doors in 1990, but its historic log gymnasium remains open as a community center and town hall. School children from Herbster now attend school in Port Wing at South Shore School District.
Economy
Logging remained the force in Herbster's economy throughout the 20th century, driven by the Isaksson family, who still operate the sawmill and remain the largest landowners in the area. Today, service trades and a growing tourist industry have emerged as major players in the Herbster economy.
Herbster has one restaurant at the crossroad of Lenawee Road and Highway 13. There are gift shops along Highway 13. Master cabinetmaker Howard Bowers ran a woodworking shop until his death in 2009.[6]
References
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- ↑ 'The Great Wisconsin Touring Book,' Gary Knowles: Big Earth Publishing, 2006, pg. 7
- ↑ Howard Bowers deceased October 21, 2009, http://www.norlightsgifts.com/?110010 Template:Webarchive Retrieved on 2010-09-08
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