Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin
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Ashwaubenon Village Hall
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Location of Ashwaubenon in Brown County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Brown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.83 sq mi (33.23 km2) |
| • Land | 12.38 sq mi (32.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
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| • Total | 16,991 |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-03425 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577391 |
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Ashwaubenon (pronounced ash-WAW-bin-on) is a village located in Brown County in the state of Wisconsin. It's like a smaller town right next to the bigger city of Green Bay. In 2020, about 16,991 people lived here. Ashwaubenon is part of the Green Bay area, and some land belonging to the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin is also located here.
Contents
- A Look Back at Ashwaubenon's History
- Where is Ashwaubenon? Geography and Location
- Ashwaubenon's Weather: A Look at the Climate
- Who Lives in Ashwaubenon? Population Facts
- Learning in Ashwaubenon: Schools and Education
- Getting Around: Transportation in Ashwaubenon
- Fun Things to Do: Attractions in Ashwaubenon
- See also
A Look Back at Ashwaubenon's History
Long ago, in the 1850s and 1860s, the U.S. military bought most of the land on the west side of Green Bay from the Sioux people. However, the area that later became Ashwaubenon was different. This land belonged to two daughters of Chief Ashwaubamy, a Sioux chief. They started selling their land to local farmers and landowners in the late 1800s. One of these early owners was Jacques Vieau.
What's in a Name? The Origin of Ashwaubenon
The name Ashwaubenon has a couple of interesting theories about where it came from. One idea is that it comes from the Ojibwe language. It might mean "place where they watch" or "keep a lookout." Another theory suggests the name comes directly from Chief Ashwaubamay himself. In the Menominee language, which is similar to Ojibwe, the place is called Es-Wāpanoh, meaning "thither see the dawning."
Where is Ashwaubenon? Geography and Location
Ashwaubenon is located at coordinates 44°29′N 88°5′W / 44.483°N 88.083°W. This means it's in a specific spot on the map!
The village covers a total area of about 12.75 square miles (33.02 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 12.39 square miles (32.09 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.36 square miles (0.93 square kilometers), is water.
Ashwaubenon's Weather: A Look at the Climate
The climate in Ashwaubenon changes quite a bit throughout the year. Here's a quick look at the average temperatures and rainfall:
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This chart shows you the average high and low temperatures in Celsius and Fahrenheit, along with how much rain or snow (in millimeters) the area usually gets each month.
Who Lives in Ashwaubenon? Population Facts
Ashwaubenon has grown over the years. Here's how the population has changed:
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| 1980 | 14,486 | — | |
| 1990 | 16,376 | 13.0% | |
| 2000 | 17,634 | 7.7% | |
| 2010 | 16,963 | −3.8% | |
| 2020 | 16,991 | 0.2% | |
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In 2010, there were 16,963 people living in the village. There were 7,421 households, which means groups of people living together. The village had about 1,369 people per square mile.
Most people in Ashwaubenon are White (90.6%). There are also people who identify as African American (1.2%), Native American (2.1%), Asian (3.1%), and other races. About 2.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Learning in Ashwaubenon: Schools and Education
Most of Ashwaubenon is part of the Ashwaubenon School District. This district has schools for all ages:
- Cormier School for Pre-K and kindergarten.
- Two elementary schools: Valley View and Pioneer.
- One middle school: Parkview.
- One high school: Ashwaubenon High School (AHS).
Ashwaubenon High School offers special classes called Advanced Placement (AP) courses. These are college-level classes like history, art history, statistics, chemistry, and U.S. government. They also have two English courses that students can take through the nearby St. Norbert College. A small part of the village is also in the West De Pere School District.
Getting Around: Transportation in Ashwaubenon
Ashwaubenon is easy to get to and from!
- The Austin Straubel International Airport is located right in Ashwaubenon, making travel by air convenient.
- Major highways like Interstate 41/U.S. Route 41 and Wisconsin Highway 172 run through the village.
- You can also use Green Bay Metro for public transportation, though it offers limited service.
Fun Things to Do: Attractions in Ashwaubenon
Ashwaubenon has many exciting places to visit and things to do, especially for sports fans and families!
- The Green Bay Packers' outdoor practice fields and their indoor training facility, the Don Hutson Center, are located here.
- The Resch Center is a popular spot for concerts, sports events, and other shows.
- The Green Bay Rockers baseball team plays their home games at Capital Credit Union Park.
- You can explore the fascinating National Railroad Museum, which has a collection of historic trains.
- Ashwaubomay Park is a great place to cool off! It features Ashwaubomay Lake, a man-made lake with a diving platform. The park also has fields for sports like baseball and soccer.
- Bay Park Square is a large shopping mall that serves the Green Bay area.
- The Titletown District is a lively area next to Lambeau Field. It has restaurants, open spaces for activities, and even a full-sized football field.
See also
In Spanish: Ashwaubenon para niños
