Black Creek, Wisconsin

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.

Black Creek, Wisconsin
Village
Village gateway sign (Pre-2017)
Nickname: 
"Crossroads to the Northwoods" "Birthplace of the First Organized Baseball Team"
Location of Black Creek in Outagamie County, Wisconsin.
Coordinates: 44°27′30″N 88°27′21″W
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyOutagamie
Settled1862
Incorporated1904
Government
  TypePresident – Trustees
  PresidentJustin Stingle
  ClerkElizabeth Rindt
  Village Board
Trustees
  • Rod Richardson
  • Cory Johnson
  • Dennis Delrow
  • Rebecca Bird
  • Brandi Schomisch
  • Andy Gleason
Area
  Total1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2)
  Land0.99 sq mi (2.58 km2)
  Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
804 ft (245 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total1,357
  Density1,357/sq mi (523.94/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Codes
54106
Area code(920)
FIPS code55-07750
GNIS feature ID1582819
Websitevillageofblackcreek.com
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