Mikana, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Mikana, Wisconsin
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 Mikana, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Mikana, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Barron |
| Town | Cedar Lake |
| Elevation | 364 m (1,194 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
54857
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| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1569456 |
Mikana is an unincorporated community in Barron County, Wisconsin, United States. Mikana is situated on the western shore of Red Cedar Lake and is southwest of Birchwood, in the town of Cedar Lake.
History
Mikana had a post office, which opened on June 3, 1902, and closed on October 21, 1995. Mikana is an Ojibwe word meaning "road" (or "trail").
Attractions
Mikana is known in the region for its 4 July celebration, in particular its parade which is colloquially referred to as "The Biggest Littlest Fourth of July Parade."
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Post office
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