Oconomowoc, Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
Oconomowoc spans across 12.18 square miles of land and water bodies, featuring four distinct seasons with temperatures ranging from 103°F to -33°F.
Charles Sheldon established the first land claim on Fowler Lake in April 1837, marking the beginning of the settlement that would become Oconomowoc.
The city name originates from the Potawatomi term Coo-no-mo-wauk, meaning waterfall, reflecting the Native American heritage of the region.
The Oconomowoc Department of Tourism provides visitor information at 262-569-2199, offering guidance about local attractions, dining options, and accommodations.
The Strand Theatre in Oconomowoc held the first midwest premiere of The Wizard of Oz on August 12, 1939, preceding showings in larger cities.
Location: Waukesha County
Inception: 1837
Website: https://oconomowoc-wi.gov
GPS coordinates: 43.10861,-88.49694
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:45
St. John Chrysostom Church
9 km
Oconomowoc Lake Club
3.2 km
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
11.7 km
Dansk Evangelical Lutheran Kirke
11.7 km
Chapel of St. Mary the Virgin
6.5 km
Bishopstead
7.5 km
Bank of Hartland
12.2 km
Clarence Peck Residence
841 m
Trapp Filling Station
11.9 km
Oconomowoc City Hall
233 m
Park Street Beach
1.3 km
The Inn at Pine Terrace
1.4 km
Hartland Marsh Preserve
11.7 km
Bender Beach
1.5 km
Hawks Inn & Delafield History Center
9.1 km
Oconomowoc Lake
3.6 km
Ashippun Lake
5.8 km
Victor Theatre
12.3 km
Okauchee Lake
4 km
Oconomowoc Area Historical Society and Museum
477 m
Monterey Millpond 34
7 km
Bark River Greenway
12.3 km
La Belle Theatre
185 m
Okauchee House
4.7 km
Delafield Public Library
9.3 km
Ski Slide Park
4.9 km
Joy Park
7 km
Oconomowoc Public Library
413 mReviews
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