Fond du Lac County

Fond du Lac County spreads across eastern Wisconsin with rolling countryside, water features, and green spaces throughout. The southern shore of Lake Winnebago marks its landscape, while several parks and natural areas dot the region.

The Wisconsin Territory created Fond du Lac County in December 1836, with formal governance established in 1844. These founding decades shaped how the county developed and grew into its present form.

The county has deep roots in dairy farming, which shaped how communities developed and how people work the land today. Fond du Lac city serves as the main gathering place for commerce and local life.

Interstate 41 and U.S. highways link the communities together, making travel between towns straightforward. The Fond du Lac County Airport provides regional flight connections for those arriving by plane.

The town of Ripon located here is where the Republican Party was founded, a rare distinction for an American county. This political origin story often surprises people who discover it while visiting the area.

Location: Wisconsin

Inception: December 7, 1836

Capital city: Fond du Lac

Shares border with: Winnebago County, Calumet County, Sheboygan County, Washington County, Dodge County, Green Lake County

Website: http://fdlco.wi.gov

GPS coordinates: 43.76000,-88.49000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:22