Menekaunee, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Menekaunee, Wisconsin
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 Menekaunee, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Menekaunee, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Marinette |
| Elevation | 178 m (585 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 715 & 534 |
Menekaunee, Wisconsin, sometimes spelled Minikani or Menekaune, was once a small village in Marinette County, Wisconsin, United States. Today, it is a neighborhood within the larger City of Marinette.
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Where is Menekaunee Located?
Menekaunee is found on the eastern side of Marinette. It sits on the right bank of the Menominee River. To the north of Menekaunee is its harbor. You can cross the Menominee River to Menominee, Michigan using the Menekaunee Bridge. This bridge is also known as the Ogden Street Bridge and was built in 1973.
What Does the Name Menekaunee Mean?
Menekaunee was originally a village of the Menominee Indian people. It was located right at the mouth of the Menominee River. The name "Menekaunee" comes from the Menominee language. It means 'village river' or 'town river'. For a while, people also called this area East Marinette.
A Look Back at Menekaunee's History
The first European-American settlers arrived in Menekaunee in 1845. However, French-Canadian and American fur traders had been active there earlier. They had a trading post nearby since the early 1800s.
In 1871, a huge event called the Peshtigo Fire happened. This fire caused a lot of damage in the area. While Marinette was mostly safe, Menekaunee was hit very hard. About 50 buildings were destroyed by the fire. This included a large new sawmill, three stores, a flour mill, and two hotels. Many homes, about 35 of them, also burned down. The fire also destroyed several scows (flat-bottomed boats). Nearly a million board feet of lumber was lost. Many animals, like horses and cows, also died in the fire. Burning pieces from the fire were carried across the river. They even landed on ships seven miles away in Green Bay.
Famous People from Menekaunee
- Wiram Knowlton: He was a lawyer and a judge. He was also a member of the Wisconsin Territory Council.
- James Larsin: He served as a state legislator. This means he helped make laws for the state.
