Medina, Outagamie County, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Medina, Wisconsin
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Looking west at the sign for Medina on WIS 96
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 Medina, Outagamie County, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Medina, Outagamie County, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Outagamie |
| Town | Dale |
| Elevation | 250 m (820 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Medina is a small community in Wisconsin, United States. It's not a city or a village, but an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of a larger town, in this case, the Town of Dale.
Medina is located in the southwestern part of Outagamie County. It's about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south of Hortonville. You can also find it about 11 miles (18 km) west of Appleton. A bit further, it's 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Oshkosh.
The community has a fun place called "Armitage Park," which is a playground and park area. If you live in Medina, your mail comes from the Hortonville post office. The ZIP code for Medina is 54944.
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History of Medina
Early Settlers and Name Change
The first people to settle in Medina arrived in 1848. These early settlers included Zebediah Hyde, Lewis Hyde, Alva McCrary, and Samuel Young with his sons.
The community was first known as Young's Corner. This name honored William Young, one of Samuel Young's sons. However, the name was changed to Medina before the year 1851.
Post Office and Railroad
A post office opened in Medina in 1852. It served the community for many years until it closed down in 1966. The name "Medina" was chosen because it was named after Medina, Ohio.
In the past, a railroad called the Milwaukee Lake Shore and Western Railroad ran through Medina. Today, this old railroad path has been turned into a walking and biking trail. It's called the "Wiowash Trail." The name "Wiowash" comes from the first letters of the counties it passes through: Winnebago, Outagamie, Waupaca, and Shawano.
Where is Medina?
Medina is located at specific geographic coordinates: 44.2727609 degrees North latitude and -88.6378863 degrees West longitude. The land in Medina is about 820 feet (250 meters) above sea level.
Learning in Medina
Students in Medina attend schools that are part of the School District of New London.
Getting Around Medina
Medina is easy to reach by road. It is located right on Wisconsin Highway 96. Another important road, Outagamie County Highway M, also crosses through the community.
Famous People from Medina
Some notable people have connections to Medina:
- Henry N. Culbertson: He was a farmer and also served as a legislator in Wisconsin. He was born in Medina.
- William H. H. Wroe: He was a merchant who lived in Medina. He also held important roles like Treasurer and Postmaster for the community and was a Wisconsin legislator.
Images for kids
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Looking west at Medina
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Medina Wedding Chapel
