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Marinette, WI

Marinette is a city in and the county seat of Marinette County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located on the south bank of the Menominee River, at its mouth at Green Bay, part of Lake Michigan; to the north is Stephenson Island, part of the city preserved as a park. During the lumbering boom of the late 19th century, Marinette became the tenth-largest city in Wisconsin in 1900, reaching a peak population of 16,195. 

Marinette is the principal city of the Marinette, Wisconsin–Michigan Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Marinette County, Wisconsin, and Menominee County, Michigan. Menominee, Michigan is across the river to the north, and the cities are connected by three bridges. Menominee and Marinette are sometimes described as the "twin cities" of the Menominee River.

Marinette is at 45°5'31" North, 87°37'43" West (45.091983, −87.628714). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.13 square miles (21.06 km²), of which, 6.83 square miles (17.69 km²) is land and 1.30 square miles (3.37 km²) is water.

The town and county were named Marinette after Marie Antoinette Chevalier (1793, Langlade County, Wisconsin – 1865, Green Bay, Wisconsin), an influential Métis woman who ran a trading post near the mouth of the Menominee River. Of Menominee and French Canadian ancestry, she came to be known as "Queen Marinette." Her father was Bertrand Chevalier, a British trader of French Canadian ancestry, who was involved with an early trading post at Green Bay. Her mother was Lucy, the daughter of Menominee chief, Wauba-Shish (Great Marten).

Bertrand Chevalier brought his family, including Marie Antoinette, to Green Bay. There he took a young trading partner, John Jacobs, whom Marie Antoinette later married. They had three children together. In 1823 John and Marie Antoinette Jacobs settled in the village that became known as Marinette. Their son John B. Jacobs later plotted the town. Chevalier Jacob's husband disappeared during a trading trip. She later married his partner William Farnsworth of the American Fur Company. They also had three children together. Marie Antoinette Chevalier Farnsworth continued with the trading post after Farnsworth left the area for the next frontier at Sheboygan. She was known for her business sense, fairness, and influence in the region, as she had ties to both the Menominee and European communities. After her death, Chevalier was buried in Allouez, Wisconsin. In 1987 her descendants had Chevalier reinterred in a sarcophagus at the Forest Home Mausoleum in Marinette. Her original tombstone is on display at the museum on Stephenson Island in Marinette.

Health and wellness are paramount in Marinette, 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 Marinette 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 CrossFit and Inferno Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Marinette, such as the Marinette Breakwater and Peshtigo River State Forest Loop. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Marinette, WI are Marinette County Historical Society, Menominee North Pier Lighthouse, and Green Island.

Population: 11,139 (2024). ZIP code: 54143. Area codes: 715, 534. Elevation: 594 ft (181 m). Area: 7.55 sq mi (19.56 km²).

FAQs

How old is Marinette, WI?

The city was named for Marinette Chevalier (Queen Marinette), the daughter of a Menominee chief, who married William Farnsworth, a fur trader who took over the trading post in 1824. The town was officially organized in 1855. Logging was the main occupation, and the city was home to dozens of sawmills; after about 1900 lumbering gave way to diversified manufacturing (the last sawmill closed in 1931). 

Is Marinette, WI a good place to live?

Living in Marinette offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Marinette, there are a lot of bars and parks. Many retirees live in Marinette and residents tend to be conservative.

How did Marinette, WI get its name?

The town and county were named Marinette after Marie Antoinette Chevalier. An influential Métis woman who ran a trading post near the mouth of the Menominee River of Menominee and French Canadian ancestry. She came to be known as "Queen Marinette."

Sources

Wikipedia 

City of Marinette

Aurora Health Center

Marinette Parks and Recreation Department 

CrossFit 

Inferno Fitness

Marinette Breakwater 

Peshtigo River State Forest Loop

Marinette County Historical Society

Menominee North Pier Lighthouse

Green Island

Britannica

Niche

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