Joining together to make up Fond du Lac County, our communities share both similarities and unique characteristics. Learn more about our major communities by clicking the links to the left.
Brandon
The Village of Brandon, a quiet community on the west side of Fond du Lac County, has much to offer to both its residents and its businesses. Founded in 1849, Brandon is rich in both history and opportunity.
Campbellsport
A growing community with active leaders in the area of business development, the Village of Campbellsport has piqued the attention of many business owners and new residents. Located in the southeast corner of Fond du Lac County, Campbellsport boasts the benefit of being connected to both the communities north of Milwaukee and other communities within Fond du Lac County.
Village of Campbellsport website
Fairwater
The Village of Fairwater was founded around the water power of the Grand River in 1848, and the serene mill pond still centers this picturesque and friendly community. This agriculturally based village is moving forward with a focus on small business and entrepreneurial ventures.
Fond du Lac
Located at the foot of Lake Winnebago, the City of Fond du Lac serves as the southern anchor for the Hwy 41 Corridor. The City of Fond du Lac was named as the second best waterfront town in the world by National Geographic Adventure magazine. "Lounging beachside at 215-square-mile (557-square-kilometer) Lake Winnebago is the Fond du Lac version of a day at the Hamptons. In town head to Hobbs Woods for a postwork trail run," says the feature article in the September 2007 edition of the publication. With the added bonus of multiple business and industrial parks, a revitalized downtown and growing retail sector, Fond du Lac is one of the few communities in the country where manufacturing is thriving.
City of Fond du Lac Graphic Profile
City of Fond du Lac Market Profile
North Fond du Lac
The Village of North Fond du Lac offers a small-town living environment with the convenience of larger city amenities. North Fond du Lac is located on the southwest corner of Lake Winnebago. The village is moving forward to a diversified future, the opportunity for new business has never been greater.
North Fond du Lac Graphic Profile
North Fond du Lac Market Profile
Village of North Fond du Lac website
Oakfield
The Village of Oakfield, which lies in the southwest quadrant of Fond du Lac County, is a quiet yet vital community. You won't find a more resilient and friendly population than the people of Oakfield. Not to be deterred by events such as a devastating tornado which struck the town in the summer of 1996, the neighbors in this strong community proved their persevering nature as they banded together to rebuild. Now a picturesque community once again, Oakfield is ready to welcome new business and industry to their corner of Fond du Lac County.
Ripon
The City of Ripon is a place that is easy to find and hard to leave. With a rich heritage in architecture, education and politics – it is the birthplace of the Republican Party – Ripon is one of Wisconsin's most historically significant cities. Ripon’s businesses offer a fine selection of goods and services, and its business/industrial park is continuing to grow with successful and expanding businesses.
Rosendale
The Village of Rosendale is located at the crossroads of highways 23 and 26, only 10 minutes off of highway 41. This location offers wonderful opportunities for any business looking for quick accessibility to major transportation links.
Waupun
The City of Waupun is community that is both true to its past and true to its future — is found in southwestern Fond du Lac County. Known as the City of Sculpture, its cultural cornerstone is ready to be chiseled with the mark of new opportunity. A dedicated and hardworking labor pool caps the highlights of this friendly community.
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