Princeton, Wisconsin
Princeton is a city of 1,166 people in Green Lake County, Wisconsin.
Why visit Princeton
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 3 parks and trails and 6 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Princeton Downtown Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 8°F, and about 42 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Princeton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Princeton
Princeton is a city in western Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,267 at the 2020 census. The city is located within the Town of Princeton. The Fox River flows through the city, dividing the city into an eastern half and western half.
From the Wikipedia article Princeton, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Princeton Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Princeton, Wisconsin
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes6
Molly's Buckhorn Bar & Grill
Restaurant · 0.5 mi
531 West Water Street, Princeton
Su 11:00-20:00; Mo 11:00-20:00; Tu 11:00-20:00; We closed; Th...
Beerbellys
Bar and pub · American, Mexican · 0.5 mi
512 East Water Street
Fr-Sa 11:00-02:30; Mo-Tu 11:00-19:00; Su 10:00-19:00; We-Th 11:00-22:00
Stars & Strikes Bowling Alley
Bar and pub · 0.5 mi
Four lane wood surface bowling alley with a wonderful bar.
West Water Street
Mo,We-Fr 17:00-02:00; Su,Tu 11:00-02:00; Sa 12:00-02:30
Churches and places of worship1
History
A post office has been in operation in Princeton since 1849. The city was named after Princeton, Massachusetts. On March 4, 1920, "the village trustees passed a resolution to become a city of the fourth class." After that, "The resolution was approved by the state and Princeton became a city."
Princeton was formerly named "Pleasant Valley" and was part of Marquette County.
From the History section of Princeton, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Map of Princeton
19 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 8°F | 1.4 in | 10.9 in |
| Feb | 31°F | 11°F | 1.3 in | 10.0 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 22°F | 1.9 in | 5.9 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 34°F | 3.7 in | 2.4 in |
| May | 68°F | 46°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 58°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 49°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 38°F | 2.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 44°F | 26°F | 2.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 15°F | 1.7 in | 10.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Montello (11 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
Green Lake County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-10-18: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2008-06-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-18: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 29 miles away.
- Green Lake 8 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Montello 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Pardeeville 24 mi south, about 38 min by car
- Waupun 25 mi southeast, about 40 min by car
- Portage 27 mi southwest, about 44 min by car
- Butte des Morts 29 mi northeast, about 46 min by car
- Oshkosh 30 mi northeast, about 49 min by car
- Beaver Dam 30 mi southeast, about 49 min by car
- Plainfield 31 mi northwest, about 50 min by car
- Fond du Lac 35 mi east, about 56 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
- PrincetonWisconsinDowntown, User:Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 2.5
- PrincetonHistoricDistrictWisconsin, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
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