The city of Appleton was settled in 1835 and encompasses the following counties: Outagamie, Calumet, Winnebago. Appleton's government type is Mayor-Council. It is comprised of the Mayor, who is currently Timothy M. Hanna.

Appleton encompasses land area: 20.9 sq mi (54.1 km2), water area: 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km2)  2.4%. The elevation is 790 ft (241 m) above sea level. According to the 2010 United States Census, the local population is 78,086. This equates to a population density of 3,655.9/sq mi (1,411.6/km2). The local time zone is CST (UTC-6).

Local area codes are 920. The Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) code for the city is 55-02375, which is used in computer filings when non-government agencies and contractors fulfill government contracts. Additional information and the official website of the city is found at www.appleton.org.

Short Description
Appleton is a city in Outagamie, Calumet, and Winnebago Counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is situated on the Fox River, 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Green Bay and 100 miles (161 km) north of Milwaukee. Appleton is the county seat of Outagamie County. The population was 78,086 at the 2010 census. Appleton is the principal city of the Appleton, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Appleton-Oshkosh-Neenah, Wisconsin Combined Statistical Area.

Fur traders seeking to do business with Fox River Valley Indians were the first European settlers in Appleton. Hippolyte Grignon built the White Heron in 1835 to house his family and serve as an inn and trading post.

Appleton was settled in 1847 and incorporated as a village in 1853. John F. Johnston was the first resident and village president. Home to Lawrence University, Appleton grew along with the school. With the financial backing of Amos A. Lawrence, the Lawrence Institute was chartered in 1847. Samuel Appleton, Lawrence's father-in-law, donated $10,000 to the newly founded college library, and his name was given to the community in appreciation.