History The town is named after H. D. Wheeler, its first postmaster. The settlement had previously been called Lochiel, and later Welton, in honor of Maria L. Welton, who had set up a homestead in the area.
history the town is named after h d wheeler its first postmaster the settlement had previously been called lochiel and later welton in honor of maria l welton who had set up a homestead in the area