Waupun, WI
Music connected to Waupun
About Waupun
- • Clarinetist Simeon Bellison, a New York Philharmonic member, was born in Waupun.
- • The "Endries" fastener distribution company originated in Waupun, Wisconsin.
- • Its strategic location on the Rock River made it a crucial transportation hub.
- • A massive, hand-carved wooden chain, representing unity, is displayed downtown.
- • A devastating fire in 1878 destroyed much of Waupun's business district.
- • Named from the Potawatomi word 'Waubun,' it was incorporated in 1858.
- • With just over 11,000 residents, it's larger than many nearby villages.
- • Sitting at 902 feet, it's slightly higher than nearby Fond du Lac.
- • Correctional facilities have long been a significant employer in Waupun.
- • It feels like a quiet, community-focused place with historical charm.
- • The Green Bay Packers are the closest NFL team, winning Super Bowl XXXI.
- • Waupun High School's football team has a rich history of state championships.