Manitowoc ( ) is a city in

Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Manitowoc County ( ) is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2020 census, the population was 81,359. Its county seat is Manitowoc. The county was created in 1836 prior to Wisconsin's statehood and organized in 1848. Manitowoc C ...

, United States, and its

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. It is located on

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at the mouth of the Manitowoc River. According to the 2020 census, Manitowoc had a population of 34,626.

History

Purported to mean ''dwelling of the

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'', Manitowoc derived its name from either the

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word ''manidoowaak(wag)'', meaning spirit-spawn(s), or ''manidoowaak(oog)'', meaning spirit-wood(s), or ''manidoowak(iin)'', meaning spirit-land(s). In the

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, it is called ''Manetōwak'', which means "place of the spirits". The

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ceded this land to the United States in the 1836 Treaty of the Cedars, following years of negotiations over how to accommodate the Oneida, Stockbridge-Munsee, and Brothertown peoples who had been removed from New York to Wisconsin. In 1838, an act of the Territorial Legislature separated Manitowoc County from Brown County, keeping the native name for the region."History"
, ''City of Manitowoc'' site. Retrieved May 29, 2008. The first Europeans in the area were French fur traders who arrived in 1673. The Northwest Fur Company established a trading post in 1795. In 1835, before the transfer of land from the Menominee Nation to the United States, President

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authorized land sales for the region, drawing the interest of land speculators. William Jones and Louis Fizette were the two first recorded buyers on August 3, 1835, with the majority of the land being procured by the Chicago firm Jones, King, & Co. Benjamin Jones, brother of William, took the Wisconsin property as his share and is considered the founder of Manitowoc. Early immigrant groups included Germans, Norwegians, British, Irish, and Canadians. The first school in Manitowoc was held in the Jones warehouse, with S. M. Peake instructing the twelve children of the community. The first religious organization in the county, St. James' Episcopal Church, first met in 1841."Episcopal and Methodist Episcopal Churches"
''A History of Manitowoc County'', Ralph G. Plumb, 1904. Manitowoc was chartered as a village on March 6, 1851 and on March 12, 1870, was incorporated as a city. Manitowoc replaced neighboring Manitowoc Rapids as the county seat of Manitowoc County in 1853. The current Manitowoc County Courthouse was built in the city in 1906. In 1847, Joseph Edwards built the first

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in the area, the ''Citizen'', a modest precursor to the shipbuilding industry that produced schooners and clippers used for fishing and trading in the

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and beyond the

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. In addition,

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, tankers and

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s became the local contributions to U.S. efforts in

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On September 5, 1962, a piece of the seven-ton Sputnik 4 crashed on North 8th Street. Sputnik 4 was a

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satellite, part of the

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and a test-flight of the

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that would be used for the first

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. It was launched on May 15, 1960. A bug in the guidance system had pointed the capsule in the wrong direction, so instead of dropping into the atmosphere the satellite moved into a higher orbit. It re-entered the atmosphere on or about September 5, 1962. A cast was made from the original piece before the Soviets claimed it, and the cast was displayed at the Rahr West Art Museum. A customer in a nearby art gallery jokingly suggested that the city should hold a festival to celebrate the crash. The city held the first Sputnikfest in 2008, which was organized by the head of both museums. Manitowoc was historically a

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that prohibited African Americans from staying overnight. In 1968, the policy forced a visiting

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to stay at Holy Family College, just outside of Manitowoc, after a poetry reading. Manitowoc is home to the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, and is one endpoint of the ferry route of the SS ''Badger'', which connects

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to Ludington, Michigan. Since the late 1990s, several new shopping centers have opened in the city, mostly on the southwest side of the city along Interstate 43, including the new Harbor Town Center shopping complex. The downtown area has also seen a resurgence, with several new restaurants opening, and the recent announcement of new $100,000+ condominiums on the Manitowoc River, along with a completion of the riverwalk trail. In December 2022, Manitowoc was designated Wisconsin's World War II Heritage City by the US

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. In early 2023, an 87-unit apartment building south of the Manitowoc River was completed. Also in 2023, Mayor Justin Nickels stated he planned to continue adding amenities along the river. The bulk of the redevelopment in the city has been undertaken by the public/private partnership the Manitowoc County Economic Development Corporation.

Geography

According to the

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, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. The city is located at , on Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Manitowoc River. The nearest other cities are Green Bay, away, Sheboygan away, Appleton away, and

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away. Together with Two Rivers and the surrounding

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, the Manitowoc micropolitan area was, according to the 2000 census, home to 52,197 people. The city forms the core of the

's Manitowoc Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Manitowoc County (2000 population: 82,887).

Alverno

Alverno is a formerly unincorporated community located in the western parts of the city. Located slightly northwest of the I-43 Technology & Enterprise Business Park, the community contained some homes, a banquet place, and a railroad crossing on the northern side. The community is also the eastern terminus of a short county highway (County Road CS) at the intersection of Alverno Road and Custer Street.

Kellners Corners

Kellners Corners is also a formerly unincorporated community on the northwest side of the city at the intersection of Rapids Road (County Road R) and Menasha Avenue. This portion of Manitowoc is more residential with some businesses. Rapids Road was also the old alignment of US Highway 141 in Manitowoc until the completion of I-43 resulted in the portion of the old highway turned over to the county.

Climate

Manitowoc has a

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. Lake Michigan has a moderating effect on its climate compared to regions more inland, making it warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer than most nearby cities. Manitowoc has a yearly average high of and a yearly average low of . Manitowoc also has an extreme high and extreme low of and , respectively. The city receives an average of of precipitation every year, in the form of rain and snow, with rain being more prevalent in months April–November, and snow being more prevalent in months December–March. Precipitation is spread fairly evenly throughout the year, with the wettest month being August, with of precipitation, and the driest month being February, with of precipitation.

Demographics

2020 census

As of the census of 2020, the population was 34,626. The

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was . There were 16,277 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 82.9%

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, 5.0% Asian, 2.4%

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, 0.7% Native American, 2.6% from other races, and 6.4% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 7.2%

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or Latino of any race.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 33,736 people, 14,623 households, and 8,600 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 15,955 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 89.9%

, 1.0%

, 0.6% Native American, 4.6% Asian, 2.1% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races.

or Latino people of any race were 5.0% of the population. There were 14,623 households, of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% 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 41.2% were non-families. 35.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.91. The median age in the city was 41.7 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 to 44; 27.2% were from 45 to 64; and 18.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 34,053 people, 14,235 households, and 8,811 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,018.8 people per square mile (779.4/km²). There were 15,007 housing units at an average density of 889.7 per square mile (343.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.13%

, 0.59%

, 0.55% Native American, 3.77% Asian, 0.07%

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, 0.90% from other races, and 0.99% from two or more races. 2.52% of the population were

or Latino of any race. There were 14,235 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% were non-families. 32.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.96. In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males. The median income for a household in the city was $38,203, and the median income for a family was $47,635. Males had a median income of $35,176 versus $22,918 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,954. About 5.0% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.7% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.

Government

The city government consists of a mayor and a city council, with ten members elected from single member districts. The current mayor is Justin Nickels.

Business and industry

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, founded in Manitowoc but now headquartered in Milwaukee, grew out of the shipbuilding industry. It is a diversified manufacturer with interests in the

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and food service industries. The acquisition of Grove Crane resulted in the relocation of crane manufacturing to Shady Grove, Pennsylvania, ending its crane manufacturing operations in Manitowoc. * The city is the world headquarters of Lakeside Foods Company and Bio-Blend Fuels. *

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, a yacht builder, is located in Manitowoc and produces approximately 2–3 yachts each year. * Baileigh Industrial, a manufacturer of metal fabrication and woodworking machines * Orion Energy Systems, specializing in energy-efficient commercial fluorescent and solar lighting * Manitowoc Ice, a globally known commercial ice machine company, started in 1964 after The Manitowoc Equipment Works purchased a Minneapolis ice machine company named Kodiak. In 2022, Manitowoc Ice was acquired by Pentair, but the company continues to manufacture and distribute from the Manitowoc location.

Health care

The Manitowoc area is served by two main medical groups: * Holy Family Memorial, with an inpatient medical center and more than 15 clinics in the county * Aurora Health Care, with one main campus in Two Rivers, and several dozen health clinics throughout the county

Education

Manitowoc public schools are administered by the Manitowoc Public School District. High schools within the city include: * Lincoln High School * Roncalli High School * Manitowoc Lutheran High School

Colleges

The city has two colleges and universities within its limits: the University of Wisconsin–Manitowoc and Lakeshore Technical College. Holy Family College closed in 2020.

Media

Newspapers

* '' Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter'' — daily newspaper owned by

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Newspapers * '' Lakeshore Chronicle'' — printed on Sundays and Wednesdays only, also owned by Gannett Newspapers

Television and radio

Manitowoc is part of the Green Bay television market, although it is common for residents to receive stations over-the-air from

, and across the lake from the

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and Traverse City/

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markets. No television stations originate from Manitowoc, and the only full-time presence of Green Bay stations in the city are remote-operated weather cameras and

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featuring some ''Herald Times Reporter'' content in newscasts as part of a promotional agreement with Gannett's northeastern Wisconsin newspapers.

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holds the city's cable franchise, inherited from the company's earlier purchase of Jones Intercable, and the city has the only presence of Comcast or

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in the state of Wisconsin. Manitowoc is classed as part of Nielsen Audio's Sheboygan/Manitowoc radio market and combined with Two Rivers, and stations from both Sheboygan and Green Bay are easily heard in the area. Since 2017, Seehafer Broadcasting has owned all six commercial radio stations broadcasting towards and licensed to Manitowoc and Two Rivers (several other stations are licensed to Manitowoc County communities, but they all instead target Green Bay and the

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Fictional characters

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of the

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stated he was born here in the thirteenth episode of the second season of the television show '' Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' Paige Morgan in the movie '' The Prince & Me'' is from Manitowoc.

Religion

The Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity have their mother house in Manitowoc. In 2005 the

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merged several Catholic parishes in the city into one parish, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, with a four-man pastoral team led by Father Dan Felton. In 2005, the ''Herald Times Reporter'' reported that the city has roughly 22,000 Roman Catholics. The

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is a significant Christian synod in the city with four large churches and Manitowoc Lutheran High School. Two additional Wisconsin Synod churches are outside the city limits, with a Manitowoc address. St. James' is an historic Episcopal church in the city.

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has a meetinghouse in Manitowoc.

Points of interest

* The Rahr West Art Museum is housed in a 19th-century mansion near downtown Manitowoc. Donated by the Rahr family in 1941 for use as a community civic art center, it has been since expanded numerous times. The Museum currently houses art ranging from the 15th–21st centuries, with paintings, sculptures, and a preserved Victorian home in its possession. Wisconsin Maritime Museum at Night

* The Wisconsin Maritime Museum was founded in 1970 as the Manitowoc Submarine Memorial Association, and has since grown to be one of the largest nautical museums in the country; it has recently been granted affiliation status with the Smithsonian. It has over of interactive and standing exhibits exploring maritime history with a particular emphasis on the Great Lakes. Perhaps the Museum's crown jewel however is the World War II era USS ''Cobia'', an authentic combat submarine similar to those built in Manitowoc during the war. There are daily tours of the vessel, which is moored in Manitowoc's harbor, allowing visitors a look at Manitowoc's role in the war and building 28 submarines for the U.S. Navy. * The

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is a year-round zoo and is part of the Manitowoc Parks and Recreation Department. The Lincoln Park Zoo has tours and educational programs available for small and large groups. * The Eighth Street Historic District encompasses the city's historic downtown and includes many buildings from the 1850s-1930s, including the beaux-arts style Manitowoc County Courthouse. * The Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary, established in 2021 and the site of a large number of historically significant

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s, lies in the waters of Lake Michigan off Manitowoc.

Transportation

Public transportation in the city been provided by Maritime Metro Transit since 1978, covering both Manitowoc and Two Rivers, Wisconsin. MMT currently has a fleet of 12 buses serving over 40 stops on eight routes. Manitowoc is the western port for the S.S. ''Badger'' ferry, that crosses Lake Michigan to Ludington, Michigan. The ferry ride is part of the route of

. The Manitowoc Mariners Trail is a paved recreational trail running along the shore of Lake Michigan between the cities of Manitowoc and Two Rivers, Wisconsin.

Highways

* northbound connects to Green Bay and southbound connects to Sheboygan,

, and Beloit. * travels east across Lake Michigan via the SS ''Badger'' to Ludington, Michigan, and west to Appleton. * southbound connects to Chilton and Fond Du Lac. * travels southward to Howards Grove and Sheboygan and northward to Sturgeon Bay, Two Rivers and Kewaunee.

Airport

Manitowoc County Airport (KMTW) serves the city and surrounding communities.

Notable people

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, Wisconsin State Representative * Thomas F. Anderson (1911–1991), biophysical chemist and geneticist *

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, Treasurer of Wisconsin * George W. Barker, U.S. Marshal for Vermont, Judge of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin * John A. Bentley, Wisconsin State Senator * Steven Avery, Netflix Star * Garey Bies, Wisconsin State Representative, born in Manitowoc * Dale Bolle, Wisconsin State Representative * Guila Bustabo, violinist, born in Manitowoc * Matt Christman, co-host of ''

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'' * Gerald W. Clusen, U.S. Navy admiral * Charles Daellenbach, musician, founder of Grammy Award-winning Canadian Brass, graduate of Lincoln High School * Benjamin W. Diederich, Wisconsin State Representative * John C. Egan, Squadron Commander in the 100th Bomb Group during

* E. H. Ellis, former mayor of

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* Charles E. Estabrook, Wisconsin Attorney General * Peter Fanta, U.S. Navy admiral * Amy Fote, principal dancer with Houston ballet, born and raised in Manitowoc * Doug Free, offensive lineman for NFL

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, 2002 graduate of Lincoln High * Raymond Gorte, Member of the

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* Romy Gosz, polka musician, inducted into the International Polka Hall of Fame and Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame * Carl Hansen, Wisconsin State Representative * Donald K. Helgeson, Wisconsin State Representative * William H. Hemschemeyer, Wisconsin State Representative * Solomon S. Huebner, college professor * Peter Johnston, Wisconsin State Representative * Edgar A. Jonas, U.S. Representative from

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* M. W. Kalaher, Wisconsin State Representative * Eugene S. Kaufman, Wisconsin State Representative * Norman Knudson, Wisconsin State Senator * Erik Kowalski, musician * Ardis Krainik, opera singer (1928–1997) * Francis J. Lallensack, Wisconsin State Representative * Lawrence W. Ledvina, Wisconsin State Representative and lawyer * Frederic Ives Lord, airman (

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) * Stoney McGlynn,

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player * Andrew Miller,

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recipient * Robert Naumann, Wisconsin State Representative * Garth Neustadter, Emmy Award-winning composer and multi-instrumentalist * William Henry Phipps, Wisconsin State Senator * Franz Pieper, President of

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* Reinhardt Rahr, Wisconsin State Representative * Alexander W. Randall, 1886–1889 Postmaster General of United States * Samuel W. Randolph, Wisconsin State Senator *

Joseph Rankin Joseph Rankin (September 25, 1833January 24, 1886) was an Americans, American businessman and Democratic Party (United States), Democratic politician. He was elected to two terms as United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative for ...

, U.S. Representative 1883–1886 * Karl L. Rankin, U.S. diplomat * Paula J. Raschke-Lind, Illinois State Representative * George Reed, politician * Angus B. Rothwell, Superintendent of Public Instruction * Charles Eberhard Salomon, Union Army general * Frederick Salomon, Union Army general * Henry Schadeberg, U.S. Representative * Emil P. Scheibe, Wisconsin State Representative *

Raymond J. Scheuer Raymond J. Scheuer (November 8, 1887 – June 7, 1939) was an American politician and businessman. Born in Mishicot, Wisconsin, Scheuer served in the United States Army during World War I. He worked in his family's brewery business, as the b ...

, Wisconsin State Assembyman * Carl Schmidt, Wisconsin State Senator * Charles Schuette, Wisconsin State Representative * John Schuette, Wisconsin State Senator * William L. Schultz, circus performer, teacher, writer * Wilbur Schwandt, songwriter, " Dream a Little Dream of Me" * Reuben D. Smart, Wisconsin State Representative * Thorvald Solberg (1852–1949), first Register of Copyrights in

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* Merta Sterling, actress * Sheri Swokowski, Army officer and transgender rights activist * Robert Tills,

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, killed in

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during

* Susan Bowers Vergeront, Wisconsin State Representative * Joseph Vilas, Wisconsin State Senator * Henry Vits, Wisconsin State Representative * Otto A. Vogel, Wisconsin State Representative * R. T. Wallen, artist, born in Manitowoc and attended Lincoln High School * Pat Willis, judge, born in Manitowoc * Joseph Willott, Jr., Wisconsin State Representative * Walter Wittman, Wisconsin State Representative * Francis A. Yindra, Wisconsin State Senator * Bob Ziegelbauer, Wisconsin State Representative and current County Executive * Jacob Merten, Environmental Scientist and Software Developer * Charlie Berens, Comedian and host of the Manitowoc Minute

Sister city

Manitowoc has one

sister city A sister city or a twin town relationship is a form of legal or social agreement between two geographically and politically distinct localities for the purpose of promoting cultural and commercial ties. While there are early examples of inte ...

: * Kamogawa, Japan

Notes

References

External links

City of Manitowoc

Manitowoc Area Visitor & Convention Bureau

Manitowoc Local History Collection
at the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections {{Authority control Cities in Wisconsin Cities in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Micropolitan areas of Wisconsin Wisconsin populated places on Lake Michigan County seats in Wisconsin Populated places established in the 1830s Inland port cities and towns in Wisconsin World War II Heritage Cities * Sundown towns in Wisconsin