Some were known as moundbuilders, constructing a reported 72 earthworks near what is now Taylor Lake in the county, including many effigy mounds.

[9] The Menominee sold this land to the United States in the 1836 Treaty of the Cedars, which saw over four million acres of land in Wisconsin sold after years of negotiation about how to accommodate the Oneida, Stockbridge-Munsee, and Brothertown peoples who were being removed from New York to Wisconsin.

Reeder Smith built the plank road between Appleton and Stevens Point.

[11] New London became a lumber center and the terminus of steamboats plying the Wolf River from Oshkosh.

[12] The American Water Spaniel was developed as a registered breed by F. J. Pfeifer of New London.

[15] New London sits on both the Wolf and Embarrass Rivers, making it a destination for boaters and fishermen.

The New London Public Museum, which was founded in 1917, contains exhibits on local and natural history and Native American and world cultures.

[19] A professional western stunt show called "Whips, Garters, and Guns Wild West Review" performed by movie stunt performers has its home in New London.

Its performances are also held in other cities at fairs, festivals, rodeos, and business places each summer.

Corned beef and cabbage is served in local restaurants that week too.

[22] A September "Cheese and Sausage Fall Family Fest" is held downtown, and late in the year is the "Holiday of Wonder" festivity with a parade, children's crafts, a live nativity scene, and a "Santa Land".

[24] New London is also a popular destination for river tubing, canoeing, and camping.

[25] Tube and canoe rentals with a shuttle service are available on the scenic Little Wolf River four miles west of town.

[26] The par-70 Shamrock Heights Golf and Supper Club has 18 holes of both traditional and links style.

[27] Grand Cinema Theatres, located downtown on North Water Street, is another great stop in New London.

The "Grand" auditorium, built in 1895 and completed in 1896, has offered services such as an opera house, community center, and, currently, a modern-day movie theatre.

The trail is used for snowmobiles, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing in winter and hiking, biking and horse back riding in summer.

During a short period of time, usually between late March and early May, sturgeon begin to swim upriver.