Ripon, Wisconsin

Ripon [ɹɪpɘn] is a city in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 7,863 at the 2020 census.[2] Ripon is often called the "Birthplace of the Republican Party" because this is where the political party was founded.

City
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Location of Ripon in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.
Location of Ripon in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.
Coordinates: 43°50′42″N 88°50′23″W / 43.84500°N 88.83972°W / 43.84500; -88.83972Coordinates: 43°50′42″N 88°50′23″W / 43.84500°N 88.83972°W / 43.84500; -88.83972
Country United States
State Wisconsin
County Fond du Lac
Settled1849
Area
 • Total5.03 sq mi (13.02 km2)
 • Land4.97 sq mi (12.88 km2)
 • Water0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total7,863
 • Density1,581/sq mi (610.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code55-68175
Websitecityofripon.com

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References

  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "QuickFacts: Ripon city, Wisconsin". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 21, 2024.