Millhome is an unincorporated community located in Oconto County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The settlement lies along U.S. Highway 10 in the western part of the county, near the border with Brown County. Millhome is situated within the boundaries of the Town of Little, a civil township that administers the surrounding rural area.
Geography
Millhome lies at an approximate elevation of 720 feet (219 m) above sea level. The community is positioned near the Little Oconto River, which flows nearby to the north and east. The geographic coordinates are approximately 44°38′N latitude and 88°30′W longitude.
Transportation
U.S. Highway 10 provides primary road access to Millhome, connecting the community eastward to the city of Green Bay and westward to the town of Gillett. The nearby Interstate 41/US 41 corridor lies several miles to the south, offering additional regional connectivity.
Postal and administrative services
Millhome does not have its own post office; postal services are generally provided through nearby facilities in the surrounding towns. The area falls within the 54157 ZIP code region, which is assigned to the nearby city of Green Bay.
Demographics
As an unincorporated community, Millhome is not separately enumerated in United States Census data. Consequently, specific population figures for the settlement are not available.
History
Historical records indicate that Millhome developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a modest rural hub supporting local agriculture and timber industries. The name is believed to derive from a mill that once operated in the vicinity, coupled with the term “home” to denote a settlement surrounding the mill site. Detailed documentation of the community’s founding, economic development, and demographic changes is limited.
Education and services
Residents of Millhome are served by the school districts and public services of Oconto County. Educational institutions, emergency services, and other municipal functions are typically accessed in neighboring towns such as Gillett and Green Bay.
References
- United States Geological Survey (USGS) Geographic Names Information System: “Millhome, Wisconsin.”
- Oconto County highway and transportation maps.
Note: Specific data regarding the community’s population, exact founding date, and detailed historical events are not separately recorded in widely available encyclopedic sources.
