Historical Markers in Brown County, Wisconsin
1634 1909
Address by President Lincoln
Alexis De Tocqueville
Augustin de Langlade
Bank Of Wisconsin
Bellevue Park
Bellin Building
Bernard Henry Pennings
Birthplace Of The Packers
Brown County Civil War Memorial
Brown County Court House 1838 to 1854
Brown County Courthouse
Bryan Bartlett Starr
Chicago & North Western Depot
City Stadium
Clarke Hinkle Tugs at a Young Boy's Heartstrings
Cnesses Israel Synagogue
Columbus Community Club
Curly Lambeau
Curly Lambeau's Birthplace Home
Curly Lambeau's Gravesite
Curly Lambeau's Office Northern Building
Delfosse-Allard: A Multi-component Site
Denmark
Downtown Green Bay
Drumbeat of the Lumberjack Band
Earl L. (Curly) Lambeau
Eleazer Williams
Elks Club
Elvis Favorite Ride
Fabry Creek (Boss Tavern): A Multi-component Site
First Catholic Church In Green Bay
First Episcopal Mission in Wisconsin
First Redemptorist Church in America
Fort Howard Stockade
Freimann Hotel Building
From First Americans to Euroamericans
George Whitney Calhoun
Green Bay - De Pere Antiquarian Society
Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Press-Gazette
Hagemeister Park
Hazelwood
Hazelwood
Heritage Hill State Park
Heyrman I: A Multi-component Workshop and Campsite
Historic Green Bay Road
Hotel Northland
Indian Packing Plant & Acme Packing Plant
Influence of the Fur Trade
James H. Flatley, Jr.
Johnny (Blood) McNally
La Baye Burial Place
Liberty Bell Replica
Love at First Leap
MarquetteJolliet
Menomineeville, Seat of Justice
Milwaukee Road Depot
Milwaukee Road Passenger Depot
Minahan's Tomb
Naval Veterans Monument
Nicolet Landing
Oneida Veterans Memorial
Packers Heritage Trail
Packers Office Building
Packers Practice Fields
Paul Hornung
Port of Green Bay's Economic Impact
Rapides des Peres
Red Banks
Remember: September 11, 2001
Revolutionary War Veteran
Riverside Ballroom
Robert E. Harlan Plaza
Roi-Porlier-Tank Cottage
Shantytown
Site of Camp Smith 1820
St. Norbert College & The Packers
St. Willebrord Catholic Church
Starr-Struck Young Girl Seeks an Autograph
The Beaudhuin Village Site: A North Bay Middle Woodland Camp
The Birthplace Home of Earl "Curly" Lambeau
The Catholic Bark Chapel
The Fort Howard Story
The Holdorf Site: A Chipped Stone Workshop/The Christoff Site: A Prehistoric Campsite
The Little House with a Big History
The Mueller-Wright House
The Port & the Environment
The Port of Today
The Significance of the Port
The Spirit of the Northwest
The WIS 57 Reconstruction Project in Brown, Kewaunee, and Door Counties
Transportation Archaeology on the WIS 57 Project
Union Hotel
Vice Admiral James H. Flatley Jr.
Vince Lombardi's Home
Vincent T. (Vince) Lombardi
White Pillars
Wisconsin's Maritime Trails
Zachary Taylor
About Brown County
Brown County Timeline
Brown County, located in northeastern Wisconsin, has a rich history that dates back thousands of years. The region was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Menominee, Ho-Chunk, and Ojibwe peoples. These tribes relied on the fertile land and abundant natural resources for their sustenance and culture.
In the early 17th century, French explorers, led by Jean Nicolet, arrived in the area, establishing the first European presence. The French established fur trading posts, which helped foster peaceful relationships with the Native American tribes. However, over time, conflicts between the French, British, and Native Americans arose, leading to a change in control over the region.
In the late 18th century, the British gained control over the area, ceding it to the United States after the American Revolution. The region became part of the Northwest Territory before eventually becoming part of the Wisconsin Territory. The territorial government created Brown County in 1818, recognizing it as a separate county within the larger territory.
The 19th century saw the rapid growth and development of Brown County. The building of the Erie Canal and the arrival of immigrants, primarily German and Belgian settlers, led to a boom in agriculture and industry. The arrival of the railroad in the mid-1800s further fueled growth, as it provided a convenient means of transportation for goods and people.
Today, Brown County is known for its vibrant city of Green Bay, its rich agricultural heritage, and its status as the home of the Green Bay Packers football team. The county's history is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of its residents, who continue to shape its future while honoring its past.
In the early 17th century, French explorers, led by Jean Nicolet, arrived in the area, establishing the first European presence. The French established fur trading posts, which helped foster peaceful relationships with the Native American tribes. However, over time, conflicts between the French, British, and Native Americans arose, leading to a change in control over the region.
In the late 18th century, the British gained control over the area, ceding it to the United States after the American Revolution. The region became part of the Northwest Territory before eventually becoming part of the Wisconsin Territory. The territorial government created Brown County in 1818, recognizing it as a separate county within the larger territory.
The 19th century saw the rapid growth and development of Brown County. The building of the Erie Canal and the arrival of immigrants, primarily German and Belgian settlers, led to a boom in agriculture and industry. The arrival of the railroad in the mid-1800s further fueled growth, as it provided a convenient means of transportation for goods and people.
Today, Brown County is known for its vibrant city of Green Bay, its rich agricultural heritage, and its status as the home of the Green Bay Packers football team. The county's history is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of its residents, who continue to shape its future while honoring its past.
Brown County Timeline
This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Brown County, Wisconsin.
- 1818 - Brown County is established as part of the Michigan Territory.
- 1822 - Fort Howard is established by the U.S. Army near the mouth of the Fox River.
- 1828 - The first permanent European settlement is established in what is now Green Bay.
- 1836 - Wisconsin becomes a separate territory, including Brown County.
- 1854 - The first railroad, the Green Bay and Mississippi Railroad, reaches Green Bay.
- 1872 - The county courthouse is completed in Green Bay.
- 1958 - The Green Bay Packers win their first NFL championship, beginning a successful era for the team.
- 1997 - Lambeau Field, the home stadium of the Green Bay Packers, undergoes a major renovation.