Oshkosh, WI
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About Oshkosh
- • Houdini, master illusionist, spent his formative years living in Oshkosh.
- • OshKosh B'Gosh, initially the Grove Manufacturing Company, originated here in 1895.
- • Lumber put Oshkosh on the map in the 19th century, earning it the nickname "Sawdust City."
- • Oshkosh once boasted the most saloons per capita in Wisconsin.
- • The Great Oshkosh Fire of 1875 devastated much of the city's business district.
- • It's named after Chief Oshkosh, and incorporated in 1853.
- • With over 67,000 residents, it's Wisconsin's ninth-largest city.
- • The city rests 764 feet above sea level, offering surprisingly flat terrain.
- • Manufacturing, especially related to vehicles, is a major employer.
- • Oshkosh feels like a friendly, hardworking community with a strong sense of local pride.
- • The Wisconsin Herd, the Milwaukee Bucks' G League affiliate, plays in Oshkosh.
- • The Oshkosh All-Stars played in the National Basketball League from 1937-1949.