City of Ripon, Wisconsin - Birthplace of the Republican Party

Welcome to the City of Ripon!

Proudly called the "Birthplace of the Republican Party", the City of Ripon, Wisconsin is a thriving community of 7,619 residents located in the heart of Wisconsin in Fond du Lac County. Ripon is served by highways 23 and 49 and is minutes away from state highway 41. Incorporated in 1858, Ripon provides the conveniences of larger urban communities with a friendly rural character. Our city is attractive to residents because of the diverse shopping opportunities in its historic downtown and convenient highway business district, a strong industrial base that provides a variety of work experiences, a local hospital offering a full range of health services, a beautiful park system and walking trails, a first-rate public school system and a private liberal arts college that attracts students from all over the nation and world. Many of our community functions are tour bus destinations and Ripon is a landmark for aircraft during the Experimental Aircraft Association Fly-in in Oshkosh. Click here for more about Ripon.

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ELECTION RESULTS

RIPON TURNS 150 ON MARCH 20

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, Ripon was granted a charter as a city by the State of Wisconsin on March 20, 1858; and,

WHEREAS, the City has a very rich heritage, including its status as the Birthplace of the Republican Party; and,

WHEREAS, many individuals and organizations have given their time, talents, and other resources during the past 150 years, contributing greatly to the success of the community; and,

WHEREAS, it is customary and very appropriate to recognize and celebrate milestones such as the 150^th anniversary of a commuity’s existence.

NOW, THEREFORE, I HEREBY PROCLAIM that March 20, 2008, shall be a day of celebration in the City of Ripon, and I ask our citizens to take time to recognize the hard work, dedication, and commitment of those who during the past 150 years have made the City of Ripon such an outstanding community in which to live, work, and play.

Aaron Kramer

Mayor

Village Green Concerts 2008

City of Ripon, 100 Jackson St., Ripon, WI 54971

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