Rock County, Administrative division in southern Wisconsin, United States
Rock County spans across diverse landscapes with Janesville as its capital city, situated at an elevation of 249 meters above sea level.
The Wisconsin Territorial Legislature established Rock County on December 7, 1836, marking the beginning of organized governance in this region of Wisconsin.
The municipalities of Janesville, Beloit, and Milton within Rock County maintain their individual traditions through year-round community gatherings and local celebrations.
The Rock County Courthouse maintains detailed property maps and records for all municipalities except Beloit and Janesville, available during regular business hours.
The county's position at latitude 42.67 and longitude -89.07 places it in a geographic zone that supports both agricultural activities and urban development.
Location: Wisconsin
Inception: December 7, 1836
Capital city: Janesville
Shares border with: Dane County, Green County, Jefferson County, Walworth County, Boone County, Winnebago County
Website: https://co.rock.wi.us
GPS coordinates: 42.67000,-89.07000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:57
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Milton House
16.2 km
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3.6 km
Rotary Botanical Gardens
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Angel Museum
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Evansville Standpipe
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Fairbanks Flats
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Beloit Water Tower
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Richardson-Brinkman Cobblestone House
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church
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First Congregational Church
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Court Street Methodist Church
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Lathrop-Munn Cobblestone House
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Fulton Congregational Church
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Near East Side Historic District
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West Luther Valley Lutheran Church
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South Main Street Historic District
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Janesville Public Library (Janesville, Wisconsin)
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City of Beloit Waterworks and Pump Station
18.2 km
Turtleville Iron Bridge
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Miller House
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Risum Round Barn
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Shopiere Congregational Church
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Peter Myers Pork Packing Plant and Willard Coleman Building
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John H. Jones House
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James B. Crosby House
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Jefferson Avenue Historic District
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