Winnebago, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Winnebago, Wisconsin
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Looking north at Winnebago's sign
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Winnebago |
| Elevation | 235 m (771 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
54985
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| Area code(s) | 920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577889 |
Winnebago is a small place in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government.
Winnebago is located right next to the city of Oshkosh. You can find it just northeast of Oshkosh. A big part of the community is the Winnebago Mental Health Institute, which is a special hospital. The ZIP code for Winnebago is 54985.
A major road, U.S. Route 45, used to go through Winnebago. But now, that road has been moved a bit west. The old path of U.S. Route 45 is now called County Highway A.
Water and Sewer Services
For many years, starting in the 1940s, people living in Winnebago got their water and sewer services from the Winnebago Mental Health Institute. This institute itself gets its water from the City of Oshkosh. The city of Oshkosh officially took over the area where the institute is located in 1998.
In 2017, there was a change regarding these services. Some residents received a letter from the state of Wisconsin. The letter explained that the way water and sewer services were provided by the institute would change starting August 1, 2017. The institute had been talking with the local town and city to find a good solution for everyone.
Famous People from Winnebago
Winnebago has been home to some interesting people. One notable person is:
- Gene Englund, who was a professional basketball player.
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Post office
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Winnebago Mental Health Institute
