Pembine, Wisconsin

Pembine is a town in Marinette County, Wisconsin, United States.

Another notable waterfall, Twelve Foot Falls, is located in the town of Dunbar on the nearby Pike River.

The name Pembine comes from the Native American name Pemene Won Bon, also the source of the name of the Pemebonwon River.

The economy of Pembine was based on the logging industry, and the town declined after the Wisconsin and Michigan Railroad discontinued service in 1915.

The local economy then switched to potato farming, followed by growth in the dairy industry.

[6] Five people were killed when a train hit a fallen tree in 1913 and derailed.

[7] The historic train station, built in 1887, was totally destroyed by fire on June 17, 2019.

Pembine is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with many miles of snowmobiling and ATV trails in the area.

Pembine's train depot, built in 1887, as it appeared in 2011. It was destroyed by fire in 2019.