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Caledonia, Wisconsin, is the name of 4 places in the state. At the time this precancel was created, all four of them were towns (townships). The Caledonia in Racine county has since become a village.
Town of Caledonia in Racine County (now a village)
Town of Caledonia in Columbia County
Town of Caledonia in Trempealeau County
Town of Caledonia in Waupaca County
All of these were probably named by Scottish settlers for their homeland which is also known as Caledonia.
The Caledonia in Racine County lies on the shore of Lake Michigan between Oak Creek to the north and Racine (and Mt. Pleasant) to the south. I-41 / 94 forms its western border. State highways 31, 32, and 38 run through the area.
According to information collected by Jim Forte, this stamp was produced by the Racine County town.