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Veedum, Wisconsin
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 Veedum, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Veedum, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Wood |
| Elevation | 315 m (1,033 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1576053 |
Veedum is an unincorporated community located in the town of Dexter, Wood County, Wisconsin, United States.
History
Veedum was founded in 1887 when the railroad was extended to that point. The name may be a transfer from Vedum, in Sweden. A post office opened at Veedum in 1901, and remained in operation until 1917. Railroad service to Veedum ended in 1933.
Black History Month on Kiddle
Famous African-American Inventors:
 | George Robert Carruthers |
 | Patricia Bath |
 | Jan Ernst Matzeliger |
 | Alexander Miles |
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