The community was founded in 1887 as Olax, but the original name conflicted with another Nebraska location, so it was renamed to Oconto.
- CountyCuster County
- Population138 (2020 U.S. Census)
The community was founded in 1887 as Olax, but the original name conflicted with another Nebraska location, so it was renamed to Oconto.
Oconto, Nebraska gifts and souvenirs: 19 designs made from Oconto's own map, landmarks and history, from $16 to $95. Printed to order and shipped free in the USA.
| Popular | Price |
|---|---|
| Oconto Hometown Ornament | $23 |
| Oconto Vintage Travel Poster | from $40 |
| Oconto Varsity Crewneck | from $57 |
| Oconto Est. Tee | from $33 |
| Oconto Town Line Mug | from $26 |
| Oconto Market Tote | $37 |
Ceramic keepsake, gold ribbon
Its landmark photo in a classic travel-poster layout
A local landmark photo as a gallery print
Heavy-blend fleece, street map printed on the back
Red heavy-blend crewneck, knit-stitch town print
Soft Bella+Canvas jersey
Kids' Bella+Canvas jersey, youth sizes
Bella+Canvas toddler jersey
Bella+Canvas baby bodysuit
Glossy ceramic, dishwasher safe
Weatherproof, for the front walk
24″×16″, printed coir-look fibers, rubber back
12″×12″ printed wood, ready to hang
Soft-touch, zip cover
A local landmark photo with the town name, 18″×18″
Sturdy all-over-print tote
Glossy top, cork back
Soft fleece, 50″×60″
20 oz, double-wall stainless
The community was founded in 1887 as Olax, but the original name conflicted with another Nebraska location, so it was renamed to Oconto. The exact source of the name has been debated, some hold Oconto was the name of a pioneer settler, while others believe the town was named after Oconto, Wisconsin. Oconto was incorporated in 1906.
On October 31, 2000, a tornado hit Oconto. It destroyed the community center and several downtown businesses, and damaged 40 homes. A Halloween party was being held at the community center when advanced warning allowed them to seek shelter in the basement, all 19 children and 4 adults came out without a scratch. In 2003, a new community center was constructed using funds from federal, state, county, local sources.
On August 21, 2017, Oconto was a viewing location under the path of a total solar eclipse. Hundreds of people gathered in Oconto to view the eclipse, including tourists from other states.
Adapted (trimmed) from the Wikipedia article Oconto, Nebraska, revision 1376951808 by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
We share a part of every Oconto sale with local partners, and we'd love to print from your collection. Old photographs, maps and postcards make the best keepsakes.
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1 free coloring page of Oconto, each traced from a photo of a local landmark. Print them at home, at school or for story hour.
Oconto's population was 138 in the 2020 U.S. Census, down from 151 in 2010.
A view of Oconto