Black Creek is a village in north-central Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,357 at the 2020 census. The village is located within the Town of Black Creek, but is governed independently.
Origins of the community trace back to 1862 when it was settled by American Civil War veteran, Thomas J. Burdick and his son, Abraham. Initially, the village had been referred to as Middleburg, due to its geographical proximity to Green Bay, Shawano, and Appleton. However, the name was later changed to "Black Creek" to reflect the dark-colored creek along the outskirts of the community with village incorporation in 1904.
Today, Black Creek hosts a variety of community events including the annual Family Daze celebration.
Village gateway sign (Pre-2017)
Main Street looking south from present day WIS 54 & WIS 47 intersection c.1907
Main Street looking north from former east-west rail crossing c.1917
Original Green Bay & Western Railyards along Railroad Street c.1909
Outagamie County, Wisconsin
Outagamie County is a county in the Fox Cities region of the U.S. state of Wisconsin, located in the northeast of the state. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 190,705. Its county seat is Appleton.
Outagamie County Administration Complex
Outagamie County Fairgrounds grandstands in Seymour
Municipality Boundaries in Outagamie County, Wisconsin