The name of the place was changed from Pelican Rapids to Rhinelander in honor of F.W. Rhinelander of New York City, President of the Milwaukee, Lake Shore & Western Road.

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[Source: History of Lincoln, Oneida, and Vilas Counties, p. 114.]