Waupun, Fourth-class city in Dodge and Fond du Lac Counties, Wisconsin, United States.
Waupun is a city spanning Dodge and Fond du Lac Counties in Wisconsin, situated among farmland and residential neighborhoods. The community develops along the Rock River, which serves as a natural feature running through the area.
Seymour Wilcox founded the settlement in 1839 and drove its incorporation as a village. The formal city charter came in March 1878, marking the transition to official city status.
The name comes from the Ojibwe word Waubun, meaning east or dawn, reflecting the native roots of the region. This connection to the native language shapes how locals understand their place and its origins.
The city can be visited throughout the year, though warmer months offer the best conditions for exploring outdoor areas and public art. Parking is readily available at key locations, and walkable streets make it easy to navigate the downtown.
Bronze sculptures by local artist Clarence Addison Shaler decorate the streets, including a copy of End of the Trail. These artworks give the place a distinctive artistic character often unexpected in smaller communities.
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End of the Trail
786 m
Weyenberg Shoe Factory
20.1 km
Williams Free Library
21.1 km
Hotel Rogers
21.2 km
St. Andrew's Church
16.3 km
Martin K. Dahl House
800 m
Zion Congregational Church
8 km
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
21 km
Sisson's Peony Gardens
20.4 km
Fourmile Island Rookery State Natural Area
17.9 km
Swan House and Vita Spring Pavilion
20.9 km
Brandon Village Hall and Library
12.1 km
Waupun Heritage Museum
479 mWaupun Lake
779 mHoricon National Wildlife Refuge
9.5 km
Fox Lake Public Library
15.6 km
Waupun Correctional Institution
425 mBeaver Dam Country Club
17.5 kmOld Hickory Golf Club
20.3 kmFox Lake Golf Club
15 kmThe Rock Golf Club
3 kmDodge County Center For The Arts
21.1 kmStatue, Work of art
20.6 kmStatue, Work of art
20.6 kmPalmatory Overlook
20.7 kmRockvale Overlook
16.7 kmScenic viewpoint
5.6 kmScenic viewpoint
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