City of Fox Lake

City of Fox Lake Built on the south shore of Fox Lake, the city that is its namesake was Dodge County's first settlement. Finally, it came to be called Fox Lake.

Established in 1838, Fox Lake was a key stop between Fort Winnebago in Portage and Fort Howard in Green Bay. The first inhabitants of Fox Lake were Winnebago Indians who named the area around the 2,625-acre lake "Hosh-a-rac-ah-tah", meaning "good land". Later, it came to be called Waushara, meaning "fish spear". The origin of the name is attributed to the shape of the lake. However, an account of

a harrowing tale of a lost trapper's survival and eventual rescue by an old man from the Winnebago tribe named Big Fox is cited as how the lake and city got their name. This story was published in the 1880 Columbia County History compiled by Fox Lake librarian Julie Fleming. Knowledge of the history and archaeology of Fox Lake was enriched in 1983 when the Fox Lake Inland Lake Rehabilitation and Protection District installed a sewer system. Workers uncovered one of the Wisconsin's largest archaeological discoveries on Elmwood Island in Fox Lake. The Details of the dig and artifacts were painstakingly catalogued and preserved. The Fox Lake Historical Museum, in the old train depot, displays the findings from the archaeological dig as well as other local history.

Please remember to use the temporary driveway near the police department driveway, or you can park on Booth St. Highway...
08/15/2026

Please remember to use the temporary driveway near the police department driveway, or you can park on Booth St. Highway A is completely blocked due to construction

Please remember to use the temporary driveway near the police department driveway, or you can park on Booth St. Highway...
08/11/2026

Please remember to use the temporary driveway near the police department driveway, or you can park on Booth St. Highway A is completely blocked due to construction.

08/09/2026
Thank you Joe for the great photos.
08/06/2026

Thank you Joe for the great photos.

Address

248 E. State St
Fox Lake, WI
53933

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19209282280

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