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Highway 47 (Wisconsin)
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State Trunk Highway 47 is a state highway in the U.S. state
of Wisconsin
. It runs in a diagonal northwest-southeast in northeastern and northern Wisconsin from Manitowish
to Menasha
.
Of the 188 miles (302.6 km) route, about 76 miles (122.3 km) are cosigned with other highways. From south to north, WIS 47 is aligned with WIS 29
from south of Bonduel
to South of Shawano
, WIS 55
from South of Bonduel to Keshena
. After a solo segment, WIS 47 follows U.S. Route 45
from south of Antigo
to Monico
and U.S. Route 8
from Monico to Rhinelander
.
. Its southern terminus is WI-114
in Menasha
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
. It runs in a diagonal northwest-southeast in northeastern and northern Wisconsin from Manitowish
Manitowish, Wisconsin
Manitowish is an unincorporated community located within the Town of Mercer, Iron County Wisconsin. The main features of Manitowish are the Manitowish River and the junctions of U.S. Route 51, Wisconsin Highway 47 and Wisconsin Highway 182.-Notes:...
to Menasha
Menasha, Wisconsin
Menasha is a city in Calumet and Winnebago Counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 16,331 at the 2000 census. The city is located mostly in the Town of Menasha in Winnebago County; only a small portion is in the Town of Harrison in Calumet County. Doty Island is located...
.
Of the 188 miles (302.6 km) route, about 76 miles (122.3 km) are cosigned with other highways. From south to north, WIS 47 is aligned with WIS 29
Highway 29 (Wisconsin)
State Trunk Highway 29 is a state highway running east–west across central Wisconsin. It is a major east–west corridor connecting the Twin Cities and the Chippewa Valley with Wausau and Green Bay. A multi-year project to upgrade the corridor to a four-lane freeway/expressway from Elk Mound to...
from south of Bonduel
Bonduel, Wisconsin
Bonduel is a village in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,416 at the 2000 census.-History:The village is named after a Jesuit missionary, the Rev...
to South of Shawano
Shawano, Wisconsin
Shawano is a city in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 9,305 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Shawano County...
, WIS 55
Highway 55 (Wisconsin)
State Trunk Highway 55 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It runs south–north in northeast Wisconsin from a junction with US 151 approximately 1.5 miles north of Brothertown near the eastern shore of Lake Winnebago in Calument County to the Michigan State line at the Brule...
from South of Bonduel to Keshena
Keshena, Wisconsin
Keshena is a census-designated place in and the county seat of Menominee County, Wisconsin, United States. Located on the Menominee Indian Reservation, the population was 1,262 at the 2010 census.-Geography:...
. After a solo segment, WIS 47 follows U.S. Route 45
U.S. Route 45
U.S. Route 45 is a north–south United States highway. US 45 is a border-to-border route, from Lake Superior to the Gulf of Mexico. A sign at the highway's northern terminus notes the total distance as ....
from south of Antigo
Antigo, Wisconsin
Antigo is a city in and the county seat of Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 8,560 at the 2000 census. Antigo is the center of a farming and lumbering district, and its manufactures consist principally of lumber, chairs, furniture, sashes, doors and blinds, hubs and...
to Monico
Monico, Wisconsin
Monico is a town in Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 364 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Monico is located in the town.-Geography:...
and U.S. Route 8
U.S. Route 8
U.S. Highway 8 is a United States Highway that runs primarily east–west for , mostly within the state of Wisconsin. It runs from Interstate 35 in Forest Lake, Minnesota to US 2 at Norway in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan near the border with Wisconsin. Except for the short freeway...
from Monico to Rhinelander
Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Rhinelander is a city in and the county seat of Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States. Its population was 7,735 at the 2000 census.-Claim to fame:...
.
Termini
The northern terminus of Highway 47 is US-51 in ManitowishManitowish, Wisconsin
Manitowish is an unincorporated community located within the Town of Mercer, Iron County Wisconsin. The main features of Manitowish are the Manitowish River and the junctions of U.S. Route 51, Wisconsin Highway 47 and Wisconsin Highway 182.-Notes:...
. Its southern terminus is WI-114
Highway 114 (Wisconsin)
State Trunk Highway 114 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It runs in east–west in east central Wisconsin from Neenah to Hilbert...
in Menasha
Menasha, Wisconsin
Menasha is a city in Calumet and Winnebago Counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 16,331 at the 2000 census. The city is located mostly in the Town of Menasha in Winnebago County; only a small portion is in the Town of Harrison in Calumet County. Doty Island is located...
Municipalities served by Highway 47
- ManitowishManitowish, WisconsinManitowish is an unincorporated community located within the Town of Mercer, Iron County Wisconsin. The main features of Manitowish are the Manitowish River and the junctions of U.S. Route 51, Wisconsin Highway 47 and Wisconsin Highway 182.-Notes:...
- RhinelanderRhinelander, WisconsinRhinelander is a city in and the county seat of Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States. Its population was 7,735 at the 2000 census.-Claim to fame:...
- AntigoAntigo, WisconsinAntigo is a city in and the county seat of Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 8,560 at the 2000 census. Antigo is the center of a farming and lumbering district, and its manufactures consist principally of lumber, chairs, furniture, sashes, doors and blinds, hubs and...
- KeshenaKeshena, WisconsinKeshena is a census-designated place in and the county seat of Menominee County, Wisconsin, United States. Located on the Menominee Indian Reservation, the population was 1,262 at the 2010 census.-Geography:...
- ShawanoShawano, WisconsinShawano is a city in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 9,305 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Shawano County...
- BonduelBonduel, WisconsinBonduel is a village in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,416 at the 2000 census.-History:The village is named after a Jesuit missionary, the Rev...
- Black CreekBlack Creek, Wisconsin-Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there were 1,316 people, 540 households, and 513 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,097.6 people per square mile . There were 540 housing units at an average density of 450 per square mile...
- AppletonAppleton, WisconsinAppleton is a city in Outagamie, Calumet, and Winnebago Counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is situated on the Fox River, 30 miles southwest of Green Bay and 100 miles north of Milwaukee. Appleton is the county seat of Outagamie County. The population was 78,086 at the 2010 census...
- MenashaMenasha, WisconsinMenasha is a city in Calumet and Winnebago Counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 16,331 at the 2000 census. The city is located mostly in the Town of Menasha in Winnebago County; only a small portion is in the Town of Harrison in Calumet County. Doty Island is located...