Kewaunee

Kewaunee is a city located in Kewaunee County, in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the city has a population of approximately 2,625 people. Kewaunee is situated on the shore of Lake Michigan, with the city's downtown area located about 120 miles north of Milwaukee, the state's largest city.

The city was founded in 1855 by Francis Keele and William Arthur Jenks, who named it after the nearby lake, Kewaunee, which in turn was named by a French fur trader. The name "Kewaunee" is derived from the Odawa Native American word "kewayawn," meaning "birchbark canoe."

Kewaunee's economy is driven primarily by its manufacturing and healthcare industries. The city is home to several manufacturing facilities, including ones producing paper products and steel products. Additionally, the city has a significant healthcare presence, with the St. Mary's Medical Center located in the city's downtown area.

The city's public education system is supported by the Kewaunee School District, which operates the city's public elementary, middle, and high schools. The city has several parks, including the Kewaunee City Park, which offers picnic areas, a playground, and a lakefront walkway along Lake Michigan.

Kewaunee experiences a continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers. The area's proximity to Lake Michigan contributes to the city's weather patterns, with lake-effect snow being a common occurrence in the winter months. The city's climate has also led to the development of several summer recreational activities, including boating and fishing.