Fox Crossing, Wisconsin
Fox Crossing is a village of 19,131 people in Winnebago County, Wisconsin.
Why visit Fox Crossing
Townapedia lists 51 museums and landmarks, 61 parks and trails, 153 places to eat, 24 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Lawrence University, University of Wisconsin–Fox Valley, Appleton City Park Historic District and Appleton Locks 1–3.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 10°F, and about 49 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Fox Crossing
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About Fox Crossing
Fox Crossing is a village in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States. The population as of the 2020 census was 18,974. It was incorporated from the former town of Menasha in 2016. Fox Crossing is located in the Fox Cities region and the Oshkosh metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Fox Crossing, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Lawrence University
School · 4.7 mi
Liberal arts college and conservatory of music, in Appleton, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin–Fox Valley
School · 3.1 mi
American college in Menasha, Wisconsin
Museums and landmarks51
Appleton City Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Historic district in Appleton, Wisconsin, United States
Appleton Locks 1–3
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic navigation structures in Appleton, Wisconsin, USA
Appleton Wire Works
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
United States historic place
Appleton Woolen Mills
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Woolen mill in Appleton, Wisconsin, United States
Charles R. Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
College Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Historic district in Appleton, Wisconsin
East Forest Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic district in Neenah, Wisconsin
Edward D. & Vina Shattuck Beals House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Ellis Jennings House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
House in Neenah, Wisconsin, United States
Fox River Paper Company Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Complex of paper mill buildings in Appleton, Wisconsin, United States, built from 1883 to 1915
Franklyn C. Shattuck House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
George O. Bergstrom House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
39 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds61
49 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes153
Bao Ju
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.8 mi
415 South Commercial Street, Neenah
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-21:30; Sa 11:30-21:30; Su 16:00-21:00
Denny's
Diner · American · 2.9 mi
3470 West College Avenue, Appleton
Mo-We,Su 07:00-22:00; Th 07:00-24:00; Fr,Sa 00:00-24:00
Great Harvest Bread Co.
Restaurant · Sandwich · 2.7 mi
116 West Wisconsin Avenue, Neenah
Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 07:00-16:00
Hong Kong Buffet
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.6 mi
145 West Wisconsin Avenue, Neenah
Tu-Su 11:00-21:00; Mo off
Parker John's BBQ & Pizza - Menasha
Restaurant · Pizza, Barbecue · 2.1 mi
124 Main Street, Menasha
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-10:00
Lion's Tail Brewing Co.
Bar and pub · 2.8 mi
116 South Commercial Street, Neenah
Mo-Th 15:00-21:00; Fr 15:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-19:00
The Sweet Lair
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.2 mi
204 Main Street, Menasha
Su 08:00-16:00; Tu 08:00-20:00; We 08:00-14:00; Th-Sa 08:00-20:00
Urban Market Cafe
Cafe · 2.6 mi
207 West Wisconsin Avenue, Neenah
Tu-We 08:00-18:00; Th-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 11:00-16:00; Mo off
141 more on the map.
History
The Town of Menasha was organized on April 3, 1855, in part from land formerly belonging to the Town of Neenah. The original land area of the town was reduced over several decades due to annexations by the cities of Menasha and Appleton.
After town residents west of Little Lake Butte des Morts approved a referendum to incorporate, the Village was incorporated on April 20, 2016. On August 17, 2016, an agreement was reached between the Village of Fox Crossing and the remaining Town of Menasha to annex all remaining town lands to Fox Crossing. This agreement effectively ended the existence of the Town of Menasha. On September 22, 2016, the remaining parts of the town of Menasha became part of the Village of Fox Crossing. Officials from Fox Crossing reportedly told officials from nearby municipalities that the sole motivation for incorporation was to avoid being annexed by a larger community.
From the History section of Fox Crossing, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay24
Budget Inn of Appleton
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
1032 South Westland Drive, Appleton
Churches and places of worship30
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Zion Lutheran Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Shopping35
Gas and EV charging23
Schools, colleges and libraries62
Healthcare22
Passport Health Appleton Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.4 mi
47 Park Place, Appleton
Map of Fox Crossing
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°F | 10°F | 1.4 in | 12.6 in |
| Feb | 29°F | 12°F | 1.1 in | 11.2 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 22°F | 1.9 in | 7.2 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 34°F | 3.2 in | 4.0 in |
| May | 67°F | 46°F | 3.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 57°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 61°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 60°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 51°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 39°F | 2.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 43°F | 28°F | 2.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Dec | 31°F | 17°F | 1.8 in | 11.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Appleton (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Winnebago County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2026-10-07: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2008-06-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Appleton International Airport (ATW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Menasha 3 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Neenah 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Appleton 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- De Pere 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
- Ashwaubenon 26 mi northeast, about 42 min by car
- Allouez 28 mi northeast, about 45 min by car
- Fond du Lac 31 mi south, about 50 min by car
- Bellevue 31 mi northeast, about 49 min by car
- Green Bay 32 mi northeast, about 51 min by car
- Beaver Dam 55 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Menasha town Townhall, User:Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 2.5
- TempleZionAndSchoolAppletonWI, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FranklynCShattuckHouseNeenahWisconsin, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- EllisJenningsHouseNeenahWisconsin, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HenrySpencerSmithHouse, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PerryLindsleyHouseNeenahWI, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ZionLutheranChurchAppletonWI, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HenrySherryHouseNeenahWisconsin, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StPaulEvangelicalLutheranChurchAppletonWI, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1010Forest EastForestAvenueHistoricDistrictMenashaWisconsin, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NeenahLighthouse2009FoxRiver, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GeorgeSrAndEllenBantaHouseMenashaWI, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- EdwardDVinShattuckBealsHouseNeenahWisconsin, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OCHSmuseum, Sirala at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- WestProspectAvenueHistoricDistrictWintropHouseAppletonWisconsin, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AppletonWisconsinDowntown3, self, CC BY-SA 2.5
- AppletonWireWorks, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Neenah WI old post office, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- FoxRiverPaperCompanyHistoricDistrictAppletonWI, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CharlesRSmithHouseNeenahWI, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AppletonLocks1FoxRiverHistoricDistrict, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HiramSmithHouseFrontNeenahWisconsin, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JLeslieSensenbrennerHouseFrontNeenahWisconsin, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chicago&NorthwesternRailroadDepotNeenahWisconsinWIS114, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CourtneyJBWollenMillsAppletonWIFoxRiverLawrenceUniversity, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HearthstoneAppletonWisconsin, self, CC BY-SA 2.5
- GeorgeOBergstromHouseSideNeenahWisconsin, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ATC Power Line - panoramio (11), Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- ATC Steel Lattice Power Line - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Town of Menasha Tower - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- 19951019 01 WC Neenah, WI, David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
- Widespread damage in Menasha, Wisconsin, following an EF3 tornado, Meso Storm Chasing, CC0
- Grand Chute Tower 2 - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- FRA DOTX 219 at Neenah, WI, June 22, 2022, kkaf, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Damage Points SDE image-20260727-230316, National Weather Service, Public domain
- EF3-Tornado-Damage-Menasha-July2026, NWS Green Bay, Public domain
- Holiday Inn Select Appleton - panoramio, Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0
- Neenah High School 2023, Robert Barthell, CC BY 4.0
- 19970719 11 Neenah, WI (5874663045), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Eje 666 B - January 2011, Milwaukee beerNut, CC BY-SA 2.0
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