Fort Howard, Wisconsin


Fort Howard was a city in Brown County, Wisconsin, United States. It was first incorporated as a "borough" of 664 acres on October 13, 1856. As the result of a referendum on the union of the two cities held on April 2, 1895, the city was entirely annexed to the City of Green Bay and ceased to exist.

Etymology

The city took its name from nearby Fort Howard.

Mayors

Fort Howard had nine mayors in its 22 years as a city.
OrderMayorEntered officeLeft officeNotes
1James H. Elmore18731874Later elected mayor of Green Bay
2David M. Burns18741875Lost re-election, later returned to office
318751879
4Mose Newald18791880
5Christian Schwartz18801881
6Albert L. Gray18811883Later returned to office, also served in the State Assembly
7David M. Burns18831885
8Albert L. Gray18851889
9Joseph H. Tayler18891891Later elected mayor of Green Bay, later went to prison for embezzlement
10William H. Bartran Sr.18911892Also served in the State Assembly
11William Larsen18921895Last mayor