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The population of Sheboygan is approximately 50,792 (2000).
The amount of land area in Sheboygan is 34.264 sq. kilometers. Sheboygan miscellany. Return to Index Sheboygan location: on Lake Michigan, north of Milwaukee in eastern Wisconsin. Here is a map page for the area. Here is another map page for the city. Sheboygan is one hour from Milwaukee, Green Bay and the Fox Cities and two hours from Chicago and Madison
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The weather in Sheboygan is seasonal. Here is a current weather page for Sheboygan. History & History Related Items Sheboygan history: Though the origin of the name is not completely certain, most believe it was a Chippewa Indian word meaning ;assage or waterway between the lakes. First to explore the area were the French, Nicolett in 1635 and Marquette and Joliet in 1643. It wasn't until a number of years later around 1699, that Father St. Cosme came to work with the Pottawatomie Indians there. A trading post was established in 1818 by a William Farnsworth. Others came built a saw mill and other homes and businesses. Finally, a post office was opened in 1836. Sheboygan became part of Sheboygan County in 1836 when the new county was created from Brown County on 7 December. Incorporation as a village took place on 9 February 1846. The city was first chartered in 1853. Here is a good history page for Sheboygan created by the city. The page has a number of good historical photographs along with the in depth history. Find out why Sheboygan was known as the Furniture capital of the world and more about the USS Sheboygan at this informative history page from the local library. Sheboygan was also once known as the Bratwurst capital of world. Sheboygan attractions: Sheboygan County Museum Things to do in the area. Return to Index
Sheboygan economy: diversified and include furniture, wood products, corrugated packaging, plumbing and the famous cheese and sausage industry. Contribute information free or for a small service charge for this community or any other community in the USA Be sure to include the name of the community and its state when contacting Key to the City as you are NOT directly contacting this community. Learn how to advertise on Key to the City Choose a new community in the state of Wisconsin
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