Janesville, County seat in Rock County, Wisconsin.
The Rock River winds through Janesville, creating a natural corridor that connects multiple neighborhoods and recreational areas within the city limits.
Following the Black Hawk War of 1832, settlers Henry F. Janes and John Inman established the community that would later become an important agricultural center.
Residents of Janesville participate in numerous outdoor concerts, art exhibitions, and community festivals held at the 2,590-acre park system throughout the year.
The city maintains an efficient public transportation network with regular bus services connecting major districts, shopping centers, and educational institutions.
The former General Motors assembly plant, operational from 1919 to 2008, manufactured tractors and vehicles, marking Janesville as a significant automotive production center.
Location: Rock County
Inception: 1853
Elevation above the sea: 260 m
Website: https://ci.janesville.wi.us
GPS coordinates: 42.68547,-89.01363
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:12
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