Waushara County

Waushara County is an administrative county in central Wisconsin featuring a mix of farmland, forests, and lakes. The region includes both rural villages and small towns, with Wautoma serving as the county seat.

The county was established by the Wisconsin Legislature in 1851 and initially organized as a single town before gaining full county status in 1852. This early development was part of Wisconsin's 19th-century settlement expansion.

The name Waushara comes from the Ho-Chunk language and means 'good land,' reflecting the Native American roots of this region. Local place names and land patterns still echo this heritage today.

Wautoma at the county's center provides access to government services and local amenities. Interstate 39 and multiple highways connect the region well to surrounding areas, making travel within and beyond the county straightforward.

The county is home to two regional airports—Wautoma Municipal Airport and Wild Rose Idlewild Airport—that serve local aviation needs. This infrastructure reflects how important air travel is for connections across this rural landscape.

Location: Wisconsin

Inception: 1852

Capital city: Wautoma

Shares border with: Portage County, Waupaca County, Winnebago County, Green Lake County, Marquette County, Adams County

Website: http://co.waushara.wi.us

GPS coordinates: 44.11000,-89.24000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:28