Dane County Becomes Organized
This week in Wisconsin history, the Territorial Legislature passed an act officially recognizing Dane County on March 11, 1839. They would later call for an election of county officers on…
Manitowoc Chartered as a Village
This week in Wisconsin history, the city of Manitowoc was chartered as a village on March 6th, 1851. They would become incorporated as a city on March 12th, 1870. The…
Wisconsin Statehood
Wisconsin became the 30th U.S. state on May 29, 1848. Born from rich Native American history and early European settlement, it grew through lead mining, lumber, and agriculture. Its location…