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58-537: Oshkosh West High School is a public high school in Oshkosh, Wisconsin , and part of the Oshkosh Area School District . As of 2019, the school has 1,691 students in grades 9 through 12. Originally known as Oshkosh High School when the building was opened in 1961, its name was changed when Oshkosh North High School was built in 1972. The facility holds a swimming pool and three gyms, as well as

116-622: A Wisconsin Department of Corrections prison, is located in Oshkosh. Oshkosh has 14 public elementary schools, five public middle schools, and two high schools operated by the Oshkosh Area School District . The high schools in the Oshkosh Area School District are Oshkosh North High School and Oshkosh West High School . Lourdes High School is one of the private schools in the city. Camp Randall Today

174-620: A "Great Fire" that consumed homes and businesses along Main Street north of the Fox River. The fire engulfed 70 stores, 40 factories, and 500 homes, costing nearly $ 2.5 million (or $ 67.3 million in 2022 money) in damage. Around 1900 Oshkosh was home of the Oshkosh Brewing Company , which coined the marketing slogan "By Gosh It's Good." Its Chief Oshkosh brand became a nationally distributed beer. The population of

232-411: A Civil War POW stockade, but not good. The army scrimped on rations, prisoners fought each other, there was antagonism between prisoners and guards, the hospital was overloaded so that sick prisoners lay on the floor, and prisoners died at an alarming rate. The camp didn't have a good fence, so some healthy prisoners just walked out. Because of the poor infrastructure and spotty discipline, it took half of

290-611: A major player in the fur trade. The 1820s mining boom in southwest Wisconsin along with the opening of the Erie Canal shifted commercial activity away from the Fox River Valley and Green Bay . Soon after 1830, much of the trade moved west, as there had been over-trapping in the region. Following the publicity caused by the Black Hawk War in 1832, there was increased interest in settling Wisconsin by whites from

348-581: A mass grave at Forest Hill Cemetery, commemorated at Confederate Rest . After the war the army camp was deactivated and its open area was used intermittently for the Barnum circus and the Dane County Fair, until that fair moved to a different site. There was talk of splitting the parcel into city lots to sell, but the Civil War veterans who had trained there objected. The site was purchased by

406-399: A median income of $ 47,470 versus $ 37,319 for female workers. The per capita income for the city was $ 25,625. About 8.0% of families and 17.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 18.3% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over. Of the population age 25 and over, 91.3% were high school graduates or higher and 26.4% had a bachelor's degree or higher. As of

464-659: A pair of the overalls in its national catalog. As a result, OshKosh B'Gosh began to sell their products through department stores and expanded their children's line. Their office is now based in Atlanta, Georgia. Oshkosh is the home of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh , "The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration" held by the Experimental Aircraft Association , Inc. ("EAA"). AirVenture is the world's largest airshow . During AirVenture, air traffic at Wittman Regional Airport exceeds that of any other airport in

522-518: A pet black bear named Bruin came along to Camp Randall with Harlan Squires, a 16-year-old recruit from Delton. Bruin became a mascot and pet of the 12th Regiment . They built him a shelter at Camp Randall and a 12-foot post to climb while they trained. But not all was noble, orderly, and whimsical. Soldiers wrote home complaining of fleas in their straw bedding, of cold guard duty in January, and of getting sick from being fed spoiled beef. Some caused

580-693: A population of more than 12,000. The community attracted a range of professional teachers, attorneys, doctors, businessmen, and others who helped it flourish. The Oshkosh Daily Northwestern newspaper (now the Oshkosh Northwestern ) was founded around this time, as was the Oshkosh State Normal School (now the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ). Lumber continued as the mainstay of the city. By 1874, it had 47 sawmills and 15 shingle mills . On April 28, 1875, Oshkosh had

638-546: A ruckus in town while out on pass. Some spent their idle time drinking and gambling. Some even spent time locked in the guardhouse. Training for a regiment lasted "from a few weeks to two months or more." When training finished and the early regiments left for duty, they were celebrated with speeches from notables, brass bands, church bells, and large crowds. As the war dragged on, the send-off celebrations for later regiments continued, but became less elaborate. The units that mustered at Camp Randall fought in important battles of

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696-465: A thousand recruits. The camp could handle several regiments at once. The recruits' mornings and afternoons were largely spent drilling - learning marching, muskets , cooking in the field, and discipline. Most of the recruits were young unmarried fellows, seventeen to twenty-one years old, with no military experience. In some cases older veterans of the Mexican War or European wars ran the drills for

754-422: Is headquartered in Oshkosh. Oshkosh Corporation, formerly Oshkosh Truck, is a manufacturer and marketer of specialty vehicles and bodies in four primary business groups: Access Equipment, Defense, Fire & Emergency, and Commercial. Plastic packaging is also a major industry, with Amcor , formerly Bemis, as a major employer. There are two well known chocolate companies located in Oshkosh, Hughes and Oaks. Oshkosh

812-475: Is known for OshKosh B'gosh , a manufacturer of overalls and children's clothing founded in the city in 1895. Originally a small-town manufacturer of adult work clothing, it became best known for its children's lines. The original children's overalls, dating from the early twentieth century, were intended to help children dress like their fathers. According to the company, sales increased dramatically when Miles Kimball, an Oshkosh-based mail-order catalog, featured

870-411: Is more akin to president of the city council. Executive power in the city still resides with the city manager. The current city manager is Mark Rohloff, who was selected by the city council in 2008. The mayor is Matt Mugerauer, elected in 2023. For representation in the state legislature, Oshkosh has been primarily represented by the 54th Assembly district since the 1983 redistricting law. Since 1992,

928-533: The 53rd district has also represented parts of the city of Oshkosh, but the bulk of that district is rural and suburban areas of Winnebago and Fond du Lac counties. After the 2024 redistricting, the 54th district will still contain most of Oshkosh, but the southern third of the city will be part of the 55th district, which also comprises most of the rest of the territory of Winnebago County. The current Assembly representatives are Michael Schraa (R–53rd district) and Gordon Hintz (D–54th district). In

986-610: The Mississippi River in southern Missouri. About 1200 of them were sent to Camp Randall - mostly from the 1st Alabama Infantry Regiment , along with some from Tennessee, Arkansas, and other places. Some had been injured or sick to begin with, and all suffered an eight-day ride on an overcrowded boat up the Mississippi. A rough barracks was set up for the prisoners and the 19th Regiment was sent over from Racine to guard them. Conditions in camp were generally decent for

1044-549: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 26.61 square miles (68.92 km ), of which, 25.59 square miles (66.28 km ) is land and 1.02 square miles (2.64 km ) is water. The City of Oshkosh forms the center of a metropolitan area reaching into the adjacent towns, the Town of Oshkosh in the north and the towns of Algoma in the east, Nekimi in the southeast and Black Wolf in

1102-471: The Wisconsin Herd , in Oshkosh beginning with the 2017–2018 season. The team plays basketball at Oshkosh Arena . Other points of interest include: Oshkosh had a mayor-alderman form of government from its charter in 1853. It abolished the position of mayor and implemented the council-manager form of government in 1957. The city-wide elected office of "mayor" was subsequently restored in 2005, but

1160-851: The Wisconsin State Fair . With the outbreak of war, the Wisconsin Agricultural Society provided its fairground to be used as a training camp. Some of the new recruits bunked in what had been the State Fair's cattle sheds, while others lived in tents. The fair's machinery exhibit building was converted to a mess hall that could feed 3,000 men at a time. And the fair's Floral Hall held the hospital and officers' quarters. Some fair sheds housed cavalry animals, and other buildings were constructed. 45 barracks buildings were each 80 by 20 feet, with bunks three high, each housing up to 100 men. An eight foot fence surrounded

1218-431: The census of 2020 , the population was 66,816. The population density was 2,472.7 inhabitants per square mile (954.7/km ). There were 29,222 housing units at an average density of 1,081.5 units per square mile (417.6 units/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 83.0% White , 5.3% Black or African American , 4.4% Asian , 0.8% Native American , 1.3% from other races , and 5.0% from two or more races. Ethnically,

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1276-526: The 10-acre camp, with two manned gates. One of those gates was where the Memorial Arch stands now. The typical recruits' day at Camp Randall began at 5am with a cannon shot that woke thousands. The men had volunteered from around the state, arriving in companies of 100. Each company typically came from one region - students and young businessmen from Madison, farm-boys from Delton , lumberjacks from Eau Claire, etc. Ten companies formed each regiment of

1334-461: The 19th Regiment to guard the thousand prisoners - Union soldiers who were needed elsewhere. So on May 30, all the healthy-enough POWs were shipped by train to Camp Douglas in Chicago. Some sick POWs remained, gradually transferring out or dying over the next few months. By the end, 138 of 1200 prisoners had died over the course of a few months. The prisoners who died at Camp Randall were buried in

1392-590: The Alberta Kimball Auditorium. As of the 2018–2019 school year, Oshkosh West has 53 student clubs and 23 sports, 11 for males and 12 for females, all participating in the Fox Valley Association . The Oshkosh West Boys Basketball team was undefeated in 2006 and 2007, and won the state Division 1 championship both years. The Oshkosh West Girls Basketball team was the state champion for Division 1 in 2003 and 2004. Every November

1450-806: The Civil War broke out after the fall of Fort Sumter in April 1861, President Lincoln called for troops from the state militias to put down the rebellion. He initially asked Wisconsin for one regiment of 780 men for three months. Wisconsin Governor Alexander Randall , a strong abolitionist , promptly pledged that first regiment to the Union cause, and more to come. The first regiment of volunteers organized at Camp Scott in Milwaukee. The second regiment organized in Madison, and Camp Randall

1508-471: The East Coast, especially New York, Indiana , and Virginia , and by 1836 the cities of Milwaukee , Madison , Janesville , Beloit , and Fond du Lac were founded, with Madison the capital of a new territorial government, setting the stage for the economic and political importance of the southern part of the state. However, Oshkosh would continue to be one of Wisconsin's top five largest cities into

1566-480: The Fox River. It hosts the weekly Waterfest concert series during the summer, as well as national touring musical acts and local community events. Also in downtown Oshkosh is the Grand Opera House , a performing arts center . Downtown Oshkosh has a farmers Market on Saturdays in the summer. The Downtown Oshkosh Gallery Walk, held every first Saturday of the month year-round, surged in attendance through

1624-551: The NRHP as of October 2011. Eleven are houses, four are churches, and the remainder include schools, colleges, a bank, a fire house, an observatory, the Winnebago County Courthouse , and a cemetery where many of the entrepreneurs are buried. Oshkosh is located at 44°1′29″N 88°33′4″W  /  44.02472°N 88.55111°W  / 44.02472; -88.55111 (44.024983, −88.551336). According to

1682-684: The State Senate, Oshkosh is part of the 18th Senate district , represented by Dan Feyen (R). After the 2024 redistricting, most of Oshkosh will still be in the 18th Senate district, but the southern third of the city will be in the 19th Senate district , represented by Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R). Federally, Oshkosh falls within Wisconsin's 6th congressional district , which is represented by Glenn Grothman (R) since 2015. Wisconsin's United States senators are Ron Johnson (R) and Tammy Baldwin (D). The Oshkosh Correctional Institution ,

1740-519: The band goes to the Oshkosh holiday parade Oshkosh, Wisconsin Oshkosh is a city in and the county seat of Winnebago County, Wisconsin , United States, located on the western shore of Lake Winnebago . It had a population of 66,816 as of the 2020 census , making it the ninth-most populous city in Wisconsin. It is also adjacent to the much less populous Town of Oshkosh in

1798-590: The camp's land is split between UW athletic buildings including Camp Randall Stadium , the College of Engineering, and Camp Randall Memorial Park with its historic and memorial displays. In 1971 the Memorial Park section was placed on the National Register of Historic Places , considered "the single most important site in Wisconsin relating to the state's participation in the Civil War." When

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1856-784: The camporees were the evening programs, specifically the plays which reenacted the stories of famous characters and stories from the Bible onstage. They were held in campgrounds close to the EAA Aviation Museum , with some of the hangars being renovated to make room for booths where Pathfinders would get multiple honors. In 2021, it was announced that the International Pathfinder Camporee would be hosted in Gillette, Wyoming , in 2024. The Milwaukee Bucks NBA basketball team placed their development team,

1914-479: The campus. From 1999 to 2019, the Seventh-day Adventist -hosted International Pathfinder Camporee was held in Oshkosh, gathering tens of thousands youth and adults from all over the world every 5 years. The most recent Camporee in 2019 gathered over 56,000 Pathfinders, and is considered the largest Adventist youth event in history, with over 1,000 people being baptized. One of the main highlights of

1972-556: The capital and materials generated by the lumber and associated wood manufacturing industries. Oshkosh had six historic districts as of October 2011. They include the Algoma Boulevard, Irving/Church, North Main Street, Oshkosh State Normal School on the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh campus, Paine Lumber Company, and Washington Avenue historic districts. The city had 27 historic buildings and sites individually listed on

2030-512: The census of 2010, there were 66,083 people, 26,138 households, and 13,836 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,582.4 inhabitants per square mile (997.1/km ). There were 28,179 housing units at an average density of 1,101.2 units per square mile (425.2 units/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 90.5% White , 3.1% African American , 0.8% Native American , 3.2% Asian , 0.7% from other races , and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of

2088-735: The city in 1910 was 33,062, making it the state's fourth largest city, ahead of Madison and Green Bay. The Oshkosh All-Stars played in the National Basketball League from 1937 to 1949, before the NBL and the Basketball Association of America merged to become the NBA . Oshkosh reached the NBL's championship finals five times. The city has a total of 33 listings on the National Register of Historic Places . Some area entrepreneurs and businessmen made their fortunes in

2146-427: The city. The population density was 2,662.2 people per square mile (1,027.9 people/km ). There were 25,420 housing units at an average density of 1,075.6 units per square mile (415.3 units/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 92.73% White , 2.19% Black or African American , 0.52% Native American , 3.03% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.53% from other races , and 0.98% from two or more races. 1.69% of

2204-506: The green recruits. Once the recruits had uniforms, a dress parade was common in the evening, sometimes admired by visitors from town. Later in the candle-lit barracks men played cards, told stories, sang, read newspapers, and read letters from home. A company from Eau Claire bought a young bald eagle on their way to Camp Randall, and he became Old Abe , the famous mascot of the 8th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment . Less well-known,

2262-591: The industry's ability to meet the demands of a rapidly growing construction market. At one time, Oshkosh was known as the "Sawdust Capital of the World" due to the number of lumber mills in the city, 11 by 1860. During the Civil War, the 21st Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry, of the Union Wisconsin Volunteers was organized at Oshkosh, taking in many new recruits. This was one of two units organized in

2320-422: The left of a young Civil War recruit, and a statue on the right of an aging Civil War veteran in 1912. The arch is topped with a statue of the mascot eagle Old Abe. Another portion was used for Camp Randall Stadium , begun in 1916 as an outdoor football stadium for the university and expanded many times since. The UW Field House was added on the original property in 1930. In 1971 Camp Randall Memorial Park

2378-405: The lumber industry. Many made significant contributions to the community, in both politics and supporting philanthropic organizations . Following devastating fires in the mid-1870s, new buildings were commissioned in Oshkosh that expressed a range of good design: for residential, commercial, civic and religious use. The many structures which make up the city's historic areas are largely a result of

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2436-422: The north. The Oshkosh metropolitan statistical area , which consists of all of Winnebago County, had 171,730 residents in 2020 and is included in the greater Fox Cities region of Wisconsin. Oshkosh was named for Menominee Chief Oshkosh , whose name meant "claw" (cf. Ojibwe oshkanzh , "the claw"). Although the fur trade attracted the first European settlers to the area as early as 1818, it never became

2494-431: The organizers, it was the largest and longest running college pub crawl. It is not officially sanctioned by the city, but it used to attract students across the state to the university area. Many area bars and restaurants reported an uptick in sales, though with the raised revenue also came higher incident rates for local police. The local university put in measures to keep students safe and control how people move throughout

2552-490: The population was 4.4% Hispanic or Latino of any race. The 2020 census population of the city included 3,045 people incarcerated in adult correctional facilities and 2,767 people in student housing. According to the American Community Survey estimates for 2016–2020, the median income for a household in the city was $ 51,282, and the median income for a family was $ 70,534. Male full-time workers had

2610-451: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 52.2% were of German and 6.3% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000 . There were 24,082 households, out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.3% were non-families. Of all households, 32.4% were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who

2668-442: The population. There were 26,138 households, of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.7% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.1% were non-families. Of all households, 34.4% were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

2726-634: The southwest, all within Winnebago County. The shared border within the Town of Oshkosh is particularly complex, involving a multitude of exclaves and panhandles. In the most recent climatological normal has a hot-summer humid continental climate ( Köppen : Dfa ) near the 22 °C threshold (the average of the hottest month is 22.2 °C). Summer days are warm to hot with cool to mild nights. Winters are cold and long with moderate snowfall. Precipitation peaks from late spring to early fall. As of

2784-399: The state of Wisconsin in 1893 and deeded to the University of Wisconsin . Football play began there in 1895. Of the original 53½ acres, a segment was set aside as Camp Randall Park in 1911. The Memorial Arch was added in 1912, fifty years after the war, located where one of the camp's gates stood, where soldiers would have entered and left. It was designed by Lew F. Porter, with a statue on

2842-576: The state; the other was the 6th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry, organized at Camp Randall , Madison. The 21st mustered on September 5, 1862, marching to Ohio and Louisville, Kentucky , where it participated in the fortification of Louisville later that year. It was attached to the Army of the Ohio and later to the Army of the Cumberland. By 1870, Oshkosh had become the third-largest city in Wisconsin , with

2900-520: The summer-long WaterFest downtown and major summer music festivals for country, Christian, and rock music. December features a drive-through lights show that brings in visitors from the surrounding area. Oshkosh is also home to two regional hospitals and the Winnebago Mental Health Institute located in nearby Winnebago, Wisconsin . A downtown redevelopment plan led to the construction of the outdoor Leach Amphitheater on

2958-453: The twentieth century. The establishment and growth of the wood industry in the area spurred development of Oshkosh. Already designated as the county seat , Oshkosh was incorporated as a city in 1853. It had a population of nearly 2,800. The lumber industry became well established as businessmen took advantage of navigable waterways to provide access to both markets and northern pineries. The 1859 arrival of rail transportation expanded

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3016-617: The war, including the First Battle of Bull Run , Antietam , Gettysburg , and the Wilderness campaign , and many gave their lives. Fresh replacement troops to fill in for soldiers lost or discharged were also trained at Camp Randall. As surviving Wisconsin soldiers completed their tours, which were now three years, most of the troops that trained at Camp Randall returned there for mustering out. In April 1862, Union forces captured thousands of Confederate soldiers at Island No. 10 on

3074-670: The warmer months of 2006. A number of downtown Oshkosh music venues have opened, and existing venues have tended to expand their schedules, following the trend of the area at large. The Jambalaya Art Cooperative and Art Space Collective have been long standing anchors of the Gallery Walk. In 2010, Chicago Magazine said The Jambalaya Cooperative, 413 N. Main St., was a "must see" destination when visiting Oshkosh. Long-running community festivals, such as Sawdust Days in Menominee Park,

3132-476: The world. EAA is a non-profit member organization, dedicated to home-built aircraft , restored aircraft, and Light-sport aircraft , and fostering an interest in flying in children 8–18 years old through its Young Eagles program. Tourism and events are part of the local economy. Recreational fishing and boating on Lake Winnebago includes many active fishing tournaments, an annual sturgeon spearing season, and frequent yacht and boat races. Music festivals include

3190-438: Was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.90. The median age in the city was 33.5 years. 18.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 18.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 23% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.2% male and 48.8% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 62,916 people, 24,082 households, and 13,654 families residing in

3248-449: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.95. In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.7% under the age of 18, 18.1% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.7 males. Oshkosh Corporation

3306-578: Was a popular event but discontinued in 2019. Menominee Park is also the site of the Menominee Park Zoo . "Country USA" is an annual three-day festival in June that features entertainment from dozens of country music acts. "Rock USA" features many rock music acts as well. Pub Crawl is an unsanctioned, unofficial event that happens twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring on the second weekend of April and October. Supposedly, according to

3364-408: Was rapidly established for them, with recruits already there by May 1. Subsequent regiments assembled at Fond du Lac, Racine, and other places, but the majority ended up mustering at Camp Randall - 70,000 of the 91,000 who served from Wisconsin over the course of the war. Just a few years before the war, in 1858 and 1860, the camp's flat open area on what was then the west side of Madison had hosted

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