Wittenberg is in a unique location. It is located at the intersection of Interstate 29 and Highway 45. It is in Central Wisconsin and is also centrally located between four larger communities. Wausau is 28 miles west of Wittenberg and Shawano is 30 miles east of Wittenberg. Antigo is 25 miles north of Wittenberg and Stevens Point is 37 miles southwest of Wittenberg.
Wittenberg is home to nearly 1,300 residents and growing. The quiet rural setting and excellent quality of life has attracted many new residents to Wittenberg. Wittenberg is a tranquil place situated among agricultural fields and islands of hardwood forests with relaxing amenities. We are also within minutes of Wausau and the Fox Valley.
The many events, celebrations, year-round outdoor activities and numerous recreational opportunities bring the people together and strengthen the bond of community and friendship. Wittenberg has a lot to offer with its small town charm that is rich in history.
The Reverend E.J. Homme founded Wittenberg in 1879. He also established a home for the aged and an orphanage. The Homme Home for the Aged and Homme Youth and Family Programs are still growing and thriving today in Wittenberg. Along with these businesses is a growing business park that is located east of Wittenberg.
This sense of community has created a stable population base and contributes to a highly productive pool of dedicated labor, all of which combine to create an environment that has attracted, developed and supported a variety of successful businesses. There is much that Wittenberg has to offer. See what it can do for you!
