Coloma, WI
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N 44° 02.129 W 089° 31.549
16T E 297613 N 4878915
Coloma is a village in Waushara County, WI, USA. The population was 461 at the 2000 census.
Waymark Code: WMATXK
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 02/24/2011
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The Coloma area was first settled in 1849 by John Drake and a man named Stowe. Stowe stole lumber Drake left in the area when Drake had to leave due to a family illness. Stowe built a tavern with the timber, leaving Drake to build his tavern out of rough hewn logs.
By 1875, the area was known as Ross Corners, after the local postmaster. A railroad between Stevens Point and Portage was soon built, coming through four miles to the east at a spot called Coloma Station. The post office was moved from Ross Corners to Coloma Station, and Ross Corners soon became known as Coloma Corners.
Address: On West Follet Dr. west of North Church Ln.
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