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John Michael Kohler II (November 3, 1844 – November 5, 1900) was an American industrialist and politician who most notably founded and led the Kohler Company and served as mayor of Sheboygan, Wisconsin between 1892 and 1900 (his death). He was the patriarch of the Kohler family of Wisconsin.
Explore highlights from the past 140+ years. All 1800s 1900-1920 1921-1940 1941-1960 1961-1980 1981-2000 2001-present. Read about the history of Kohler Co. from its founding in 1873 by John Michael Kohler to its growth into a global family of businesses.
Kohler Co., founded in 1873 by John Michael Kohler, is an American manufacturing company based in Kohler, Wisconsin. Kohler is best known for its plumbing products, but the company also manufactures furniture , cabinetry , tile , engines , and generators .
John Michael Kohler Arts Center. 608 New York Avenue, Sheboygan, WI 53081, (920) 458-6144. Tue, Wed, Fri: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Thu: 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Sat and Sun: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Directions to the John Michael Kohler Arts Center.
1873–1922 Innovation & Grit. Founder John Michael Kohler’s tenacity, along with his commitment to bold innovation and craftsmanship, established Kohler as an industry leader early on. Learn more.
Dairy farming and cheesemaking had been in the Kohler family roots for generations in Austria. But John Michael, at age 18, had different ideas for his legacy. This was the budding of the bold, independent and opportunistic spirit that propelled John Michael to start what we know today as Kohler Co.
Learn how John Michael Kohler, a first-generation immigrant and entrepreneur, founded Kohler Co. in 1873 and created the first bathtub with white enamel. Discover how Kohler Co. evolved into a global leader in design, craftsmanship, and sustainability, and how it defines gracious living as its mission.
