Shoemaker Point, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Shoemaker Point, Wisconsin
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S. Bay Shore Road runs along Green Bay, forming a T intersection with Shoemaker Road
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 Shoemaker Point, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Shoemaker Point, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Door |
| Town | Union |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1574066 |
Shoemaker Point is a small, quiet place in Wisconsin, United States. It is not an official city or town with its own government. Instead, it is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and land that are part of a larger area.
This community is located in the town of Union. It is also part of Door County.
About Shoemaker Point
Where is Shoemaker Point?
Shoemaker Point is found right on the edge of Green Bay. Green Bay is a large arm of Lake Michigan. The community is about 18.5 miles (30 km) west-southwest of Sturgeon Bay.
The area got its name, Shoemaker's Point, from a person named Frank Renard. He was a cobbler by trade. A cobbler is someone who makes or repairs shoes.
Looking Down from Space
You can even see Shoemaker Point from space! Astronauts on the International Space Station took a picture of Wisconsin. This photo was taken in the afternoon on October 31, 2007.
