In the very old records of Shawano County, the name “Town of Waukechon” appears as early as April 6, 1858, at which time it was ordered and determined by the then existing County Board of Supervisors that the lands comprising this township be set off in a town by itself.

Among the early settlers are found such names as John Kugel, Henry and George Nemitz, Archie, James and Parian Semple, W. D. Peterson, William Allender, D. Webster, Henry Caughill, Wencel Urban, Sr., Wencel Tomashek, Peter Herbeck, Jacob Pleshk, Matt Vomastic, George Pettingill and William C. Mackay.

At the first town meeting held at the home of James Semple, the following officers were elected:  James Semple, Chairman; W. D. Peterson and William Allender, Supervisors; Parlan Semple, Clerk.

The first school (Semple School) was opened in 1873, with Miss Josephine Maurer as the first school teacher.

The Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church was building in the year 1873, with Rev. E. J. Homme as its first pastor.

The first Catholic Church was built in 1876 with Father Blasé of Keshena as the Pastor.

The beautiful Wolf River, with an abundance of sturgeon, runs north and south through the western part of the township.

Lunds Corner is a small unincorporated community, located in the southern part of the township.

The Town of Waukechon is located just south of the City of Shawano, and many of its inhabitants are of Bohemian descent.

Information furnished by:
Frank Kugel, Clerk
Town of Waukechon.