Marinette, Wisconsin
Marinette is a city of 11,115 people in Marinette County, Wisconsin, founded in 1887.
Why visit Marinette
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 24 parks and trails, 48 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Menominee Pier Light, Phoenix Theatre, Alvin Clark and Bijou Theatre.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 10°F, and about 44 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Marinette
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Marinette
Marinette is a city in Marinette County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. The population was 11,119 at the 2020 census. It is located on the south bank of the Menominee River at its mouth on Green Bay, part of Lake Michigan; to the north is Stephenson Island, part of the city preserved as a park.
From the Wikipedia article Marinette, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do11
Menominee Pier Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Lighthouse in Michigan, United States
Menominee Opera House
Cinema and theater · 1.8 mi
Theater and movie theater in Menominee, Michigan, United States
University of Wisconsin–Marinette
School · 1.4 mi
Two-year college in Marinette, Wisconsin, U.S
Museums and landmarks18
Alvin Clark
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
United States historic place
Bijou Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Commercial building and former movie theater in Marinette, Wisconsin
Charles G. Janson Garage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Commercial building in Menominee, Michigan
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Railway station in Menominee, the United States of America
Dunlap Square Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Commercial building in Marinettem, Wisconsin
F.J. Lauerman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Marinette, Wisconsin, United States
First Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic district in Menominee, Michigan, United States
Independent Order of Odd Fellows-Lodge No. 189 Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Building in Wisconsin, United States
Lauerman Brothers Department Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Department store in Wisconsin, United States of America
Marinette station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Former railway station in Marinette, Wisconsin
Menominee County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
County courthouse in Menominee, Michigan, United States
Riverside Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Archaeological site in Michigan, United States
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds24
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12 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes48
Tastebuds Smokehouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 0.7 mi
2680 Cleveland Avenue, Marinette
Su-Tu 07:00-14:00; We-Sa 07:00-21:00
King Buffet
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.6 mi
2545 Roosevelt Road, Marinette
Tu-Su 11:00-21:00
Murray's Irish Pub and Grille
Restaurant · Pizza, Pub, Sports Bar, Barbecue, Bar, Banquet · 1.9 mi
715 1st Street, Menominee
Real Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza
1601 Cleveland Avenue, Marinette
Tu-Fr 11:00-19:00
The Pirates Cove
Restaurant · Pub, Burger, Pizza, American, Sandwich · 1.9 mi
727 1st Street, Menominee
36 more on the map.
History
The site of Marinette was first settled by a small Algonquin band of Menominee people, referred to by the neighboring Ojibwe as "the wild rice people" for their staple crop. The band consisted of 40 to 80 men and their families. They lived at the mouth of the Menominee River in the 17th and 18th centuries, which, according to their creation story, was the tribe's place of origin.
Before 1830, French Canadians established a fur trading post at the settlement. The first European settler was Stanislaus Chappu, also known as Chappee. After the War of 1812, the United States took over this area and the fur trade. They refused to license Canadian traders to operate on the American side of the border, although prior to the war, they and the Americans had easily passed back and forth across the border. John Jacob Astor's American Fur Company became most prominent in the region, although the fur trade was declining after 1830.
In the late 19th century, the city developed rapidly as a port and processing area for lumber harvested in the interior. Logs were floated down the Menominee River and shipped out on Green Bay to communities around the Great Lakes and to the East. In 1853, the population was 478; by 1860 the number of people in the growing community had reached 3,059.
From the History section of Marinette, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Independence Stay Hotel & Long Term Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
2030 Old Peshtigo Court, Marinette
Churches and places of worship17
Shopping19
Gas and EV charging17
Schools, colleges and libraries27
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Marinette Campus
School · 1.3 mi
750 West Bay Shore Street, Marinette
Healthcare13
HSHS St Clare Women's Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.6 mi
2545 Roosevelt Road, Marinette
Map of Marinette
205 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 10°F | 1.7 in | 11.7 in |
| Feb | 29°F | 12°F | 1.2 in | 11.1 in |
| Mar | 39°F | 21°F | 1.9 in | 7.6 in |
| Apr | 51°F | 33°F | 3.0 in | 3.4 in |
| May | 64°F | 44°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 55°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 60°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 59°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 51°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 57°F | 39°F | 3.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 43°F | 28°F | 2.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 17°F | 1.8 in | 8.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Marinette (1 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
Marinette County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-08-27: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2002-07-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Menominee-Marinette Airport (MNM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Menominee 3 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Peshtigo 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Howard 42 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Green Bay 43 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Bellevue 46 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Allouez 47 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Ashwaubenon 48 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Hobart 48 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- De Pere 50 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Escanaba 53 mi northeast, 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
- 2009-0619-Marinette-CH, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- Menominee Michigan Railroad Station, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lauerman Brothers Department Store September 2013, Shawn Conrad, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MenomineeLight, Jjegers at English Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge No. 189, rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Milwaukee Road Depot (Marinette, Wisconsin) September 2013 02, Shawn Conrad, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2009-0619-Marinette-DunlapSquare, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- 2009-0619-Menominee-1StDist, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Menominee Michigan, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- F.J. Lauerman House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charles G Janson Garage Menominee Michigan, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bijou Theatre Building, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
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