Green Bay (town), Wisconsin facts for kids

Where the town of Green Bay is located in Wisconsin

The town hall of Green Bay

The Dyckesville exit on Highway 57, which goes through the town

Green Bay is a small town in Brown County, Wisconsin. It's not the same as the larger city of Green Bay, which is several miles away. In 2010, about 2,035 people lived here.

Some smaller communities are part of the town of Green Bay. These include Champion, and parts of Dyckesville and New Franken.

Geography of Green Bay Town

The town of Green Bay is located on the southern shore of Green Bay. This is a part of Lake Michigan. The town is about 15 miles northeast of the city of Green Bay. Its eastern edge touches the border of Kewaunee County.

The town covers a total area of about 30.8 square miles. About 22.1 square miles of this is land, and the rest is water.

People Living in Green Bay Town

In 2000, there were 1,772 people living in the town of Green Bay. Most people (over 98%) were White. A small number of people were Asian, Native American, or from other backgrounds.

Many households in the town were families. About 37.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average family had about 3 people. The median age of people in the town was 37 years old.

Belgian-American Heritage in Green Bay

The town of Green Bay is special because many of its residents have Belgian-American roots. It is the fifth-most Belgian-American community in the United States. About 31.8% of the people here are of Belgian descent.

The community of Champion, located within the town, was the first place where Belgians settled in this area. It was first called "Aux Premiers Belges," which means "To the First Belgians." Later, it was known as "Robinsonville" before becoming "Champion."

Other towns in Wisconsin with many Belgian-American residents include:

• Union, Door County, Wisconsin: 49%
• Red River, Wisconsin (Kewaunee County): 47%
• Brussels, Wisconsin (Door County): 36.4%
• Lincoln, Kewaunee County, Wisconsin: 35.4%

Religion in the Town of Green Bay

The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help is an important religious site. It is located in the town of Green Bay, in the community of Champion.

Fun Things to Do in Green Bay Town

Bay Shore County Park is a great place for recreation in the town. It is located between Highway 57 and the shore of Green Bay. At the park, you can see different fossil animals and their burrows in the rocks above the boat ramp. These fossil layers have been studied in detail.

Notable People from Green Bay Town

• Benjamin Fontaine: He was a legislator, meaning he helped make laws.

See also

In Spanish: Green Bay (condado de Brown, Wisconsin) para niños