Thornton, WI

Tucked into the peaceful countryside of Shawano County, Thornton is a tiny, quiet community in the Town of Richmond. Named by early settlers after Thornton, New Hampshire, this rural pocket offers plenty of open space, scenic farmland, and a relaxed pace of everyday living. Because it is an unincorporated hamlet, residents depend on the Town of Richmond for local services and head into nearby Shawano for grocery runs, schools, and healthcare, making it an easy fit for anyone seeking country living with town conveniences close by.