Shiocton, Wisconsin Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Shiocton, Wisconsin
Village
Village welcome sign
Motto(s): Where Nature Begins
Location of Shiocton in Outagamie County, Wisconsin.
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
County	Outagamie
Founded	1850
Incorporated	1903
Government
• Type	Village President/Trustees
Area
• Total	1.67 sq mi (4.32 km²)
• Land	1.56 sq mi (4.05 km²)
• Water	0.10 sq mi (0.27 km²)
Elevation	768 ft (234 m)
Population (2010)
• Total	921
• Estimate (2019)	913
• Density	584.13/sq mi (225.49/km²)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	920
FIPS code	55-73625
GNIS feature ID	1574055
Website	http://www.shiocton.org

Shiocton is a small village located in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 921 people lived there. The village is completely surrounded by the Town of Bovina.

History of Shiocton Village
Geography of Shiocton
Population and People
Fun Things to Do in Shiocton
Parks and Outdoor Fun
- About the Newton-Blackmour State Trail
Getting Around Shiocton
- Shiocton Airport
Places of Worship
Notable People from Shiocton
Images for kids
See also

History of Shiocton Village

The name Shiocton comes from the Menominee language. The Menominee people called this place Māēnomehsāyak. This means "wild rice along the banks."

Wild rice was a very important food for many Native American groups in the area. This includes the Menominee people. Their name even means "people of the wild rice."

In 1836, the Menominee people gave this land to the United States. This happened after many talks about helping other Native American groups. These groups, like the Oneida and Stockbridge-Munsee, were moving from New York to Wisconsin.

When white settlers first arrived, Shiocton was called Jordan's Landing or Jordanville. This name likely came from Woodford D. Jordan. He was one of the first two white settlers in the area. The name Shiocton came into use later on.

Geography of Shiocton

Shiocton is located at coordinates 44°26′36″N 88°34′42″W / 44.44333°N 88.57833°W / 44.44333; -88.57833.

The village covers about 1.66 square miles (4.30 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 1.56 square miles (4.04 square kilometers). The rest, about 0.10 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water.

The Shioc River flows right through the village. It then joins the Wolf River.

Population and People

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1910	536	—
1920	501	−6.5%
1930	506	1.0%
1940	592	17.0%
1950	673	13.7%
1960	685	1.8%
1970	830	21.2%
1980	805	−3.0%
1990	913	13.4%
2000	954	4.5%
2010	921	−3.5%
2019 (est.)	913	−0.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2010, there were 921 people living in Shiocton. These people lived in 372 households, and 255 of these were families. The village had about 590 people per square mile.

Most of the people in the village (91.5%) were White. About 9.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

The average age of people in the village was 35.5 years old. About 27.4% of residents were under 18 years old.

Fun Things to Do in Shiocton

Shiocton is a popular spot for people who love to fish. This is because the Wolf River flows through the village.

The busiest time for fishing is in April. This is when walleye fish swim upstream in the river. Later in April, sturgeon fish also swim up the Wolf River from Lake Winnebago to lay their eggs.

Many people gather at a spot called Bamboo Bend to watch the sturgeon. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources also studies these fish there.

Other fun events include:

A "fly-in" event at the Shiocton Airport in late July.
The "Cabbage Chuck" contest in September. This event is sponsored by St. Denis Catholic Church.

Parks and Outdoor Fun

Shiocton has three parks and one long trail for outdoor activities.

Lake Park: This park has picnic areas, two baseball fields, and a swimming lake. It also has a playground and ranges for archery, pistol, and rifle shooting. You can find it on Park Avenue.
Hamlin Park: This park offers a playground and a rustic camping area. It is located on Hamlin Street, which is also WIS 187.
Library Park: This park has a playground and is at the corner of Pine and Second Streets.
Newton Blackmour State Trail: This trail is 23 miles (37 km) long. In summer, you can hike, bike, or ride horses on it. In winter, it's great for snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. It is part of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy.

About the Newton-Blackmour State Trail

The Newton Blackmour State Trail stretches 24 miles. It goes from Seymour, Wisconsin, to New London, Wisconsin. The trail is named after the four towns it passes through.

Getting Around Shiocton

You can travel through Shiocton using a few main roads.

	WIS 54, also known as Rexford Avenue, goes east to Black Creek and Green Bay. If you go west, it leads to New London.
	WIS 76, also called River Street, goes north to Bear Creek. Going south, it takes you to Greenville and Oshkosh.
	WIS 187, also known as Hamlin Street, goes north to Leeman. If you go south, it connects to WIS 54.

Shiocton Airport

The Shiocton Airport is located in the town of Shiocton. It is a private airport with two grass runways.

Places of Worship

Shiocton has four churches:

Saint Denis Catholic Church: This is a Roman Catholic Church that belongs to the Catholic Diocese of Green Bay.
First Evangelical Lutheran Church: This church is part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church: This church is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
Shiocton Bible Church: This church used to be called First Congregational Church.