The name Pembine comes from the Native American name "Pemene Won Bon", which is also the source of the name of the Pemebonwon River. Our town's history began with the arrival of the Soo Line railroad in 1887, which connected Pembine to the wider region.
Originally part of the town of Amberg, Pembine was established as a separate town on April 14, 1914. The early economy was primarily based on the logging industry. After the Wisconsin and Michigan Railroad discontinued service in 1915, the town's economy transitioned first to potato farming and later to dairy farming.
Pembine encompasses 67.3 square miles (174.4 km²) of beautiful Wisconsin landscape, including 66.3 square miles of land and 1.0 square mile of water. The Pemebonwon River, featuring the scenic Long Slide Falls, runs through our area.
Today, Pembine is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering extensive snowmobiling and ATV trails throughout the region. Our natural surroundings provide year-round recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike.
As of the 2020 census, Pembine is home to 877 residents. Our community is served by the Pembine-Beecher-Dunbar Public School District, and we have several places of worship including Grace Lutheran Church, Northwoods Chapel, and St. Margaret's Roman Catholic Church.
The town is governed by a town board composed of three representatives - a chairman and two representatives, all elected at large. Town meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the local town hall.