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Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Located in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, Oshkosh was established in 1836. EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is the world's largest aviation gathering — 600K+ visitors annually. Oshkosh B'Gosh children's clothing was founded here in 1895.
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Founded 1836 | Population 67,000 | Peak 67,000 (2024) | County Winnebago County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Oshkosh, Wisconsin

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1836Founded: Fox River settlement.
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1884Oshkosh B'Gosh: Clothing company founded.
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1895Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Oshkosh's character and economy.
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1953EAA AirVenture: World's largest aviation event.
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2010Modern Era: Oshkosh continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1836 Culture
Founded
1884 Business
Oshkosh B'Gosh
1895 Culture
Higher Education
1953 Culture
EAA AirVenture
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is the world's largest aviation gathering — 600K+ visitors annually.
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Oshkosh B'Gosh children's clothing was founded here in 1895.
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Named for Menominee chief Oshkosh.
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Oshkosh is located in Winnebago County, Wisconsin.
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Oshkosh was founded in 1836.

Famous People from Oshkosh, Wisconsin

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Lewis Hine
Photographer, Artist · Born Sep 26, 1874 · Died Nov 3, 1940 (age 66)
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Tyrese Haliburton
Basketball Player · Born Feb 29, 2000 · Age 25
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Hornswoggle
Professional Wrestler · Born May 29, 1986 · Age 39
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Kevin B. MacDonald
Writer, Professor · Born Jan 24, 1944 · Age 82
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Ivy Kellerman Reed
Esperantist · Born Jul 8, 1877 · Died Feb 7, 1968 (age 90)
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