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De Pere, WI

De Pere is a city in Brown County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 25,410 at the 2020 census. De Pere is part of the Green Bay Metropolitan Statistical Area.

De Pere is located at 44°26′46″N 88°4′27″W (44.4460910, −88.0740510). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 12.30 square miles (31.86 km²), of which 11.58 square miles (29.99 km²) is land and 0.72 square miles (1.86 km²) is water.

When the first European, Jean Nicolet, visited the place in 1634–35, De Pere was the site of a polyglot settlement of several thousand attracted by the fishing at the first rapids of the Fox River. In 1671, French Jesuit explorer Père Claude-Jean Allouez founded the St. Francis Xavier Mission at the last set of rapids on the Fox River before it enters The Bay of Green Bay. The site was known as Rapides Des Pères (rapids of the fathers) which became modern-day De Pere.

The present city of De Pere had its beginnings in 1836 when John Penn Arndt and Charles Tullar incorporated the De Pere Hydraulic Company and drew up the first plat of the town. In 1837, a popular vote established De Pere as the county seat of Brown County; it maintained this status until 1854 when another election moved the county seat to Green Bay.

Politically, under the first township plan for Brown County, the area that is now the city of De Pere fell on the boundary between the town of Howard (which comprised much of the area west of the Fox River) and the town of "Mason", which comprised roughly the southern half of the county. In 1838, the area was first formally established by the territorial government as a separate township entity. At that time it was named the town of "Wilcox", for Randall Wilcox, who was then president of the De Pere Hydraulic Company, and it comprised most of the area of the current city of De Pere as well as the area that is now the town of Ledgeview, Wisconsin.

Health and wellness are paramount in De Pere, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The Aurora Health Center is a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the De Pere Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Anytime Fitness and Next Level Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around De Pere, such as the East River Trail and Voyageur Park Path. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in De Pere, WI, are the National Railroad Museum, Heritage Hill State Historical Park, and Titletown.

Population: 25,361 (2022). Elevation: 594 feet (181 meters). Area: 12.30 square miles (31.88 km²). ZIP Code: 54115. Area code: 920.

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What is De Pere, WI famous for?

Direct access to the largest tributary to Green Bay, the largest bay of Lake Michigan, and the largest freshwater estuary in the world. A great place for sport fishing, boating, and water skiing in the summer, ice fishing in the winter, and many other outdoor activities. And the only city in the state of Wisconsin with two school districts.

Is De Pere, WI a good place to live?

De Pere is in Brown County and is one of the best places to live in Wisconsin. Living in De Pere offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In De Pere, there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many families and young professionals live in De Pere and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in De Pere are highly rated.

Where did the name De Pere, WI come from?

The Mission of St. Francis Xavier was established on the east side of the Fox River by Claude-Jean Allouez in 1671. The site became known as "Rapids des Peres" ("Rapids of the fathers"). The name was eventually shortened to "De Pere."

Sources

Wikipedia

City of De Pere

Aurora Health Center

De Pere Parks and Recreation Department 

Anytime Fitness 

Next Level Fitness

East River Trail 

Voyageur Park Path

National Railroad Museum

Heritage Hill State Historical Park

Titletown

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