Riley, Wisconsin
CountryUnited States
StateWisconsin
CountyDane County
TownSpringdale
Time zoneCentral (CST) (UTC-6)
Time zone (DST)CDT (UTC-5)
Elevation961 ft
Coordinates43°01′24″N 89°37′21″W
Area code608
GNIS feature ID1572314[1]

Riley is an unincorporated community located in the town of Springdale, Dane County, Wisconsin, United States.[1]

History

A post office called Riley was established in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1940.[2] The community was named for the Riley brothers, land owners.[3]

Notes

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  2. ^ "Dane County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
  3. ^ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 118.