Peshtigo, Administrative division in Marinette County, Wisconsin, United States.
Located near the Peshtigo River, this town has a total area of 3.20 square miles and contains both land and water territories.
The Peshtigo Fire of 1871 claimed between 1,200 and 2,500 lives and consumed 1.5 million acres, making it the deadliest fire in American history.
The name Peshtigo originates from Native American languages, possibly meaning river of wild goose in Ojibwe or snapping turtle in Menominee.
The Peshtigo School District maintains educational facilities from pre-kindergarten through high school, serving the local student population.
Temperature variations in Peshtigo reach extremes from 108°F in summer months to -30°F during winter periods.
Location: Marinette County
Website: https://ci.peshtigo.wi.us
GPS coordinates: 45.05361,-87.74583
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:21
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