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Fond du Lac County (/ ˈ f ɒ n d ə l æ k / ⓘ) is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 104,154. [2] Its county seat is Fond du Lac. [3] The county was created in the Wisconsin Territory in 1836 and later organized in 1844. [4]

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Fond du Lac (/ ˈ f ɒ n d ə l æ k / ⓘ) is a city in and the county seat of Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States, located at the southern end of Lake Winnebago. The population was 44,678 at the 2020 census. [4]

Fond du Lac County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2020, 104,154 people lived there. [2] Its county seat is Fond du Lac. [3] The county name is French for bottom (or foot) of the lake. [4] [5]

Fond du Lac is located at the foot of Lake Winnebago and is the largest city and county seat of Fond du Lac County. When white settlers first came to the area in the 17th century, they found Ho-Chunk Indians sharing the site with their Menominee and Potawatomi neighbors.

Fond du Lac County was named for its situation at the end of Lake Winnebago -- Wis. Hist. Colls., i, p. 112. The name was bestowed by French fur traders in Canada as they referred to the "foot" or the "farthest point" of the lake.

Rivers: Fond du Lac, Grand, Killsnake, Manitowoc, Milwaukee, Mullet, Rock, Sheboygan Major Watershed: Lake Michigan (West), Rock River (East) Geographical Province: Eastern Ridges and Lowlands

2 days ago · For tourism, travel, convention, and meeting arrangements in Fond du Lac. Enjoy scenic Lakeside Park as well as fishing, swimming, and skiing on Lake Winnebago.

With its scenic location at the base of Lake Winnebago and surrounded by Kettle Moraine State Forest and the Horicon Marsh, Fond du Lac welcomes outdoor enthusiasts of all ages, any time of year. Explore the area’s natural beauty then dive into its vibrant downtown with waterfront restaurants, galleries and shops.