Appleton, Cultural center in Northeast Wisconsin, United States.
The city spans across Outagamie, Calumet, and Winnebago counties, situated along the Fox River with numerous parks and recreational facilities throughout its territory.
Founded in 1848 through the merger of three villages named Grand Chute, Appleton, and Lawesburg, the settlement received its name from benefactor Samuel Appleton.
Lawrence University enrolls 1,500 students from forty countries, offering programs in liberal arts and music within its educational community.
Valley Transit operates regular bus services connecting different areas of the city, while the Appleton International Airport provides air transportation links.
The first centrally located hydroelectric power plant in the world began operating here in 1882, supplying electricity to both industrial facilities and residential areas.
Location: Outagamie County
Location: Calumet County
Location: Winnebago County
Inception: 1848
Elevation above the sea: 241 m
Part of: Northeast Wisconsin
Shares border with: Buchanan
Website: https://appleton.org
GPS coordinates: 44.28222,-88.41833
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:17
Hearthstone Historic House Museum
3.1 km
Appleton West High School
1.7 km
The History Museum at the Castle
2.6 km
222 Building
2.4 km
Barlow Planetarium
5.8 km
Little Chute Windmill
8.1 km
St. Mary's Catholic Church
11.3 km
Main Hall
2.8 km
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church
2.3 km
Zion Lutheran Church
1.7 km
Temple Zion and School
2.3 km
Gardens of the Fox Cities
2.8 km
Fox River Paper Company Historic District
2.8 km
All Saints Episcopal Church
2.7 km
College Avenue Historic District
2.5 km
Atlas Science Center
3.1 km
Merritt Black House
11.2 km
Charles W. Stribley House
11.3 km
Nicolet Public School
11.5 km
John Hart Whorton House
2.8 km
Cedars Lock and Dam Historic District
8 km
Appleton Locks 1–3
3.3 km
William and Susanna Geenen House
6.6 km
Klein Dairy Farmhouse
11.3 km
Appleton Lock 4 Historic District
3.4 km
Little Chute City Pool
8.5 km
Hearthstone Historic House Museum
3.1 km
Sunset Beach Swimming Facility
5.6 kmReviews
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