Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Sheboygan is a city of 49,645 people in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, founded in 1846.
Why visit Sheboygan
Townapedia lists 33 museums and landmarks, 63 parks and trails, 58 places to eat, 16 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Sheboygan Lighthouse, University of Wisconsin–Sheboygan, American Club and David Taylor House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 15°F.
Weather in Sheboygan
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About Sheboygan
Sheboygan () is a city in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States, and its county seat. The population was 49,929 at the 2020 census, while the Sheboygan metropolitan area had 118,034 residents. The city is located on the western shore of Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Sheboygan River, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) north of Milwaukee and 64 miles (103 kilometers) south of Green Bay.
From the Wikipedia article Sheboygan, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Sheboygan Lighthouse
Lighthouse · 2.4 mi
Lighthouse in Wisconsin, United States
University of Wisconsin–Sheboygan
School · 1.2 mi
University in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S.
Museums and landmarks33
American Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
United States historic place
David Taylor House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
House in Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Downtown Churches Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in Wisconsin, United States
Gallinipper
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Schooner that sank in Lake Michigan
Henry and Charles Imig Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic building in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States
Henry Store Foeste Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Commercial building in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States
I. C. Thomas Drug Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic three-story building in Sheboygan, Wisconsin
John Balzer Wagon Works Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Factory in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States
John Michael Kohler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
House in Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Jung Carriage Factory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic building in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States
Jung Shoe Manufacturing Company Factory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Factory in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States
Kohler Company Factory Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic buildings in Kohler, Wisconsin, United States
21 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds63
Ellwood H. May Environmental Park
Park · 3.2 mi
Park in United States of America
51 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes58
Paradigm Coffee and Music
Cafe · American, Coffee Shop, Local · 1.6 mi
1202 North 8th Street, Sheboygan
We, Fr-Su 08:00-15:00; Th 08:00-20:00
3 Sheeps Brewing
Brewery and winery · 2.4 mi
1837 North Avenue, Sheboygan
Mo-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Tom's Drive-In
Restaurant · Burger · 2.8 mi
5531 Superior Ave, Sheboygan
Su-We 09:00-21:00; Th-Sa 09:00-22:00
Holidays Pub & Grill
Restaurant · Pub · 2.8 mi
5533 Superior Ave, Sheboygan
Su-We 11:00-23:00; Th-Sa 11:00-01:00
Blind Horse Restaurant
Restaurant · 3.1 mi
6018 County Road O, Kohler
Mo-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-22:00
46 more on the map.
History
Before its settlement by European Americans, the Sheboygan area was home to Native Americans, including members of the Potawatomi, Chippewa, Ottawa, Winnebago, and Menominee tribes. In the Menominee language, the place is known as Sāpīwǣhekaneh, "at a hearing distance in the woods". The Menominee ceded this land to the United States in the 1831 Treaty of Washington. Following the treaty, the land became available for sale to American settlers. Migrants from New York, Michigan, and New England were among the first new Americans to settle this area in the 1830s, though the French had been present in the region since the 17th century and had intermarried with local people. One 19th century settler remarked: "Nearly all the settlers were from the New England states and New York." Lumbering was the first major industry, as trees were harvested and shipped to eastern markets through the Great Lakes.
Although Sheboygan was officially incorporated in 1846, much of the town had been platted in 1836, when property investors laid out more than one thousand lots. One theory for why the town was called Sheboygan is that it was a Chippewa word meaning a waterway between lakes.
From the History section of Sheboygan, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay16
Blue Harbor
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
725 Blue Harbor Drive, Sheboygan
GrandStay Residential Suites Hotel Sheboygan
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
708 Niagara Avenue, Sheboygan
Churches and places of worship11
Saint Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 0.8 mi
1427 South 10th Street, Sheboygan
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Latter-Day Saints · 2.3 mi
3920 Saemann Avenue, Sheboygan
Shopping20
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries66
Healthcare10
Aurora Medical Center - Sheboygan County
Hospital · 1.2 mi
3400 Union Avenue, Sheboygan
Planned Parenthood Sheboygan Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
2108 Kohler Memorial Drive, Sheboygan
Map of Sheboygan
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 15°F | 2.1 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 17°F | 1.7 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 26°F | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 52°F | 36°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 63°F | 46°F | 3.7 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 56°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 63°F | 3.2 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 62°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 55°F | 2.7 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 42°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 46°F | 31°F | 2.4 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sheboygan (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
Sheboygan 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)
- 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)
- 2001-01-24: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Sheboygan County Memorial Airport (SBM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Port Washington 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Manitowoc 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
- Grafton 31 mi south, about 49 min by car
- Cedarburg 33 mi southwest, about 53 min by car
- Fond du Lac 35 mi west, about 57 min by car
- Mequon 39 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Germantown 40 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Brown Deer 41 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Oshkosh 46 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Milwaukee 48 mi south, about 1 h 15 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Sheboygan Riverfront, AsherHeimermann, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AmericanClubEntrance, self, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Third Ward School Front, Asher Heimermann, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Riverbend Kohler Wisconsin, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sheboygan Theater, self, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Gallinipper, Wisconsin Historical Society, Public domain
- JohnMichaelKohlerArtCenter, self, CC BY-SA 2.5
- ThomasBlackstockHouse, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Selah Chamberlain, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Hope Reformed Church Sheboygan Wisconsin, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WolffJungCoShoeFactoryFront, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Windway Sheboygan Wisconsin, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ICThomasDrugStoreSide, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JungShoeManufacturingCompanyFactorySide, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SheboyganCountyCourthouse, self, CC BY-SA 2.5
- BlazerWagonWorksComplexLeft, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JungCarriageBuildingSheboyganWisconsin, self, CC BY-SA 2.5
- HenryStoreFoesteBuildingLeft, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HenryCharlesImigBlock, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- David Taylor House Sheboygan Wisconsin, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- KohlerCompanyHeadquartersApril2008, self, CC BY-SA 2.5
- JMKAC Art Preserve, Asher Heimermann, CC BY 3.0
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