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Townsend is a town in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 963 at the 2000 census. The census-designated place of Townsend is located in the town. Townsend was originally established in 1864, and was named Johnson Siding. The community and town later became known as Wheeler, consisting of the modern towns of Lakewood and Townsend. In 1916, the Town of Townsend was established. The post office was established in 1903.