Champion, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Champion, Wisconsin
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Looking east at downtown Champion
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 Champion, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Champion, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Brown |
| Town | Green Bay |
| Elevation | 235 m (771 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1562939 |
Champion is a small, unincorporated community in Brown County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the Green Bay area. The community is located within the town of Green Bay. The town hall for Green Bay is found right here in Champion. Also, a very special place called the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion is just east of the community.
A Look Back in Time
Champion has had a few different names over the years! From 1853 to 1862, people called the area "Grez-Daems." This name came from Father Daems, a Belgian priest. He is known for helping to start the Belgian Colony in Wisconsin.
In 1862, the community's name changed to "Aux Premiers Belges." This means "The First Belgians." The area was also known as Robinsonville. This name honored Charles D. Robinson, who was an editor for an early newspaper called the Green Bay Advocate. The name Robinsonville became well-known because of special religious events involving Adele Brice in 1858.
How Champion Got Its Name
Later, the local post office moved to a new spot. It went to a store and tavern owned by Mr. Delvaux. He did not want the post office named after him. The name "Champion" was suggested by Sister Adele Brise. Champion was a small village in Belgium, near a city called Namur. Sister Adele had planned to join a convent there before her family moved to the United States.
People From Champion
Some interesting people have connections to Champion:
- Grégoire Dupont was a legislator. A legislator is someone who helps make laws for a state or country.
- Peter Pernin was a Catholic pastor in Champion from 1868 to 1869. He is also known for writing about the terrible Peshtigo fire.
Images for kids
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Belgian settlement monument at Green Bay town hall
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Looking east at Champion's sign
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Town hall for the town of Green Bay in Champion
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National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion near Champion
