Introduction to Allouez, Wisconsin
Allouez, Wisconsin, in Brown county, is 2 miles S of Green Bay, Wisconsin and 99 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village is in the Green Bay area.
Allouez History
Allouez was named in honor of Father Claude-Jean Allouez, a French Jesuit priest and missionary. Brown County was established in 1818 by the legislature of Michigan Territory. The county was named in honor of Jacob Brown, a highly successful military leader during the War of 1812.
Allouez and nearby Attractions
- Neville Public Museum of Brown County
- Plamann County Park
- Hazelwood Historic House Museum
- National Railroad Museum
- Heritage Hill State Park
- Outagamie Museum & Houdini Historical Center
Things To Do In Allouez
Allouez has a number of museums, including the Neville Public Museum of Brown County, the Houdini Historical Center, the Fox Cities Children’s Museum and the White Pillars Museum, which provide insights into the history of the area. The numerous parks in the area include the Whitefish Dunes State Park, Peterson Park, the Plamann County Park and the Copper Culture State Park.
Allouez Transportation
Austin Straubel International is the nearest major airport.
Allouez Higher Education
Higher education can be pursued at Lakeland College, Saint Norbert College and the Moraine Park Technical College.