Ozaukee County
Located just to
the north of Milwaukee County, Ozaukee is the second-smallest county
in the state and the least-populated county in the metropolitan area.
However, it is a virtual treasure chest of historical sites and stunning
landscapes. Mequon
and Thiensville
have become prime locations for residential developments because
of their proximity to downtown Milwaukee. But Ozaukee County is best
known for its many quaint towns, country inns, and octagonal barns.
Stretching vertically
along the Lake Michigan shoreline north of Milwaukee, Ozaukee County
has kept its rich heritage alive. Cedarburg’s Cedar Creek Settlement,
a collection of 30 shops, boutiques and galleries housed in a restored
woolen mill, is a major shopping attraction, drawing visitors from throughout
the area. Port
Washington, the county’s first settlement, was once a major commercial
fishing port and still boasts one of the finest marinas in the area.
It is also a manufacturing center, with several business parks. Ozaukee
County also is rich in natural beauty. Harrington State Beach Park,
located just north of Port Washington, is one of the most beautiful
state parks in Wisconsin. Whether you choose to live in Port Washington,
historical Cedarburg or suburban Mequon, you’ll enjoy the pace of life
here.
Mequon
and Thiensville
The communities
of Mequon and Thiensville account for more than one-third
of the county’s population. The Milwaukee River meanders lazily through
the two communities. The major commercial shopping districts are along
Mequon Road and Green Bay Road. Mequon's beautiful scenery and rural
location have made it one of the most affluent suburbs in the Milwaukee
area. It boasts majestic lakeshore bluffs, stately homes, five golf
courses and easy access to the interstate.
The village of
Thiensville dates back to the turn of the century, but was surrounded
by Mequon as that city blossomed in the 1950s. Its primary commercial
district is located along Green Bay Road.
Grafton
and Cedarburg
Cedarburg
is a town of specialty shops, antique stores and quaint restaurants.
Its thriving downtown is listed on the National Register of Historic
Places and features buildings dating back to the 1800s. The city’s residential
base is a mixture of older, stately homes and modern subdivisions. Since
1960, the community’s population has more than doubled.
Grafton,
its neighbor to the east, is also an historic village. It was established
in the early 1840s to take advantage of the Milwaukee River and has
been a center of commerce ever since. Because of its location near I-43,
Grafton continues to experience significant industrial and commercial
development. Ten miles north of Grafton and Cedarburg is the Ozaukee
County Pioneer Village, a "living museum" of 15 buildings
constructed between 1840 and 1907, including furnished homes, barns
and outbuildings.
 Northern
Ozaukee County
Lake Michigan dominates
the landscape in northern Ozaukee County. Harrington Beach State
Park is a nature enthusiast’s treasure chest. The 636-acre park
contains more than a mile of beach along Lake Michigan. The park offers
picnic areas, hiking trails, nature walks and cross-country skiing.
Port Washington,
the county seat, is the largest community in northern Ozaukee County.
Once a major commercial fishing port, the city still resembles a small
fishing village. Besides being home to many charter boat captains, the
city offers a publicly owned marina and provides its residents with
the only Lake Michigan-based water supply in the county. Because of
the community’s age -it was the county’s first settlement -there is
a wide variety of housing stock available, from homes built in the mid-1800s
to modern, upscale subdivisions.
Saukville
is a small community located just northwest of Port Washington. Its
quaint downtown, business park and proximity to woodlands and water
have made it an attractive location for those who love the outdoors.
Riveredge Nature Center, which is located in the northwestern corner
of Ozaukee County, is a 351-acre sanctuary that includes 12 miles of
cross-country skiing and hiking trails.
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