Door County, Wisconsin, USA
County or equivalent
Location overview
Door County occupies much of the Door Peninsula in northeastern Wisconsin and includes islands in the surrounding waters. Sturgeon Bay is its county seat and only city. Established in 1851, the county developed through timber harvesting, fishing, shipping and agriculture. Orchards and tourism became important parts of its economy as transportation improved. Its shoreline, parks, lighthouses and maritime communities continue to shape the region’s character.