Anson, Wisconsin

Anson is a town in Chippewa County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 2,076 at the 2010 census. The unincorporated communities of Anson and Jim Falls are located in the town. The town was named after Anson Burlingame, a Massachusetts politician, diplomat and lawyer.

Anson, Wisconsin
Town
Location of Anson, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 45°1′0″N 91°16′39″W
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyChippewa
Area
  Total39.6 sq mi (102.4 km2)
  Land37.4 sq mi (96.9 km2)
  Water2.1 sq mi (5.5 km2)
Elevation
988 ft (301 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total2,076
  Density52/sq mi (20/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area codes715 & 534
FIPS code55-02175
GNIS feature ID1582699
PLSS townshipparts of T29N R8W, T29N R7W and T30N R7W
Websitethetownofanson.com
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