DOOR COUNTY

The Door County Peninsula and surrounding Islands took its name from the straits between the mainland and Washington Island, known as “Death’s Door”, a translation from the French voyageur term “La Porte des Morts”. We were first set apart from Brown County on February 11, 1851. At that time, Door County included what is now Kewaunee. Originally, the County Seat was in Baileys Harbor. It was later changed to Sturgeon Bay, where it is today. 

Our beautiful Door County Peninsula boasts 250 miles of exciting shoreline. The shoreline varies from fabulous sand beaches to sheer limestone bluffs. Five Door County island (formally called Potowatomi Islands and more recent history, The Grand Traverse Islands) belonged to the Northwest Territory. When the Northwest Territory was broken into four states, Washington Island, Plum Island, Detroit Island, Pilot Island, and Rock Island became part of Door County. 

Door County is totally surrounded by the fresh water of Lake Michigan. Our location allows us to enjoy the beautiful sunrises over Lake Michigan to our east, and the spectacular sunsets over the waters of Green Bay to our west. 

My husband, Bob, and I moved to Door County for the same reason many of my clients and customers do - for a change in lifestyle. We are fortunate enough to live where we can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere created by the forests, bluffs, meadows and the lake. The beauty of our peninsula is unmeasured. 

Recreational activities on the peninsula include sailing, fishing, golfing, swimming, biking, hiking trails through all five of our State Parks, cherry and apple picking, and numerous festivals and art fairs. In the quiet winter months, visitors and residents enjoy the groomed cross-country ski trails and snowmobile trails as well as the horse-drawn sleigh rides. 

WASHINGTON ISLAND

Washington Island became a Township in 1851. It is the only inhabited island at the top of the Door County Peninsula. Settlers emigrated here from Iceland in the 1870’s. Today, Washington Island is one of the largest Icelandic communities in North America. The island was named by early American sailors. Rock Island, also off the tip of the Door County Peninsula is the site of the first lighthouse built on the Great Lakes. Built in 1836.  

2008 Tax Rate - $11.301706/1,000, Assessment Ratio is 94.22%.  

GILLS ROCK

Gills Rock is an unincorporated community that is part of the Township of Liberty Grove. Gills Rock became a community in 1860. It received its name from Elias Gill. Mainly a fishing community for generations, and still is one of Door County’s most active commercial fishing communities. 

2008 Tax Rate - Township of Liberty Grove, Sanitary District #1 - $10.899423/1,000, Assessment Ratio is 79.63%. Sanitary District #2 - $10.585708/1,000, Assessment Ratio is 79.63%. 

ELLISON BAY

Ellison Bay is an unincorporated community this is part of the Township of Liberty Grove. Ellison Bay was established in 1863 and named after Danish born Johan Elliason. It is said Ellianson purchased a mile of shoreline and advertised in Europe and Scandinavia for people to come and settle in the area.  

2008 Tax Rate - Township of Liberty Grove, Sanitary District #1 - $10.899423/1,000, Assessment Ratio is 79.63%. Sanitary District #2 - $10.585708/1,000, Assessment Ratio is 79.63%. 

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