Bonduel, WI

Located in Shawano County about twenty-five miles west of Green Bay, Bonduel offers a quiet, small-town pace with an interesting story behind its name. In the 1860s, early settlers originally called the area Hartland Corners, but since another Wisconsin community had already claimed that name, they renamed it after Father Florimond Bonduel, a well-known local missionary. Town tradition even claims two bears once saved the priest from an attacker, a quirky bit of folklore residents still enjoy sharing today. It makes for a memorable backstory for a friendly village known for good schools, peaceful streets, and an easy commute.