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 an unincorporated community in the Town of Oshkosh in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located just outside the northeast edge of the city of Oshkosh. The Winnebago Mental Health Institute is located in Winnebago. The ZIP code is: 54985. U.S. Route 45 ran through the community until the road's route was moved west; the former route is now occupied by County Highway A.
2017 water issues
The community residents began receiving water and sewer utilities from the Winnebago Health Institute in the 1940s. In April 2017, 24 community residents received a letter from the state of Wisconsin stating that it will be shutting off their water and sewer on August 1, 2017. The institute receives water from the City of Oshkosh which annexed the institute in 1998; the institute had sent letters to the town and city asking for them to come up with a solution.
Notable people
- Gene Englund, basketball player
Images for kids
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Post office
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Winnebago Mental Health Institute
