Waukesha County, County administrative division in Wisconsin, United States.
Waukesha County spans 581 square miles of terrain with numerous lakes, forests, and urban areas in southeastern Wisconsin, bordering Milwaukee County.
Established in 1846 from a portion of Milwaukee County, the territory derives its name from the Potawatomi word for fox.
The region preserves strong ties to its New England settler heritage while incorporating influences from Welsh, Belgian, and Serbian immigrant communities.
The county maintains extensive transportation networks, including the Waukesha County Airport and multiple rail lines connecting to Milwaukee and Madison.
The Lake Country area within the county contains over 25 lakes, making it a major recreational destination for water activities throughout Wisconsin.
Location: Wisconsin
Inception: 1846
Capital city: Waukesha
Shares border with: Washington County, Ozaukee County, Milwaukee County, Racine County, Walworth County, Jefferson County, Dodge County
Website: http://waukeshacounty.gov
GPS coordinates: 43.02000,-88.31000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:56
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Old World Wisconsin
22.1 km
Waukesha Biota
6.4 km
St. John Chrysostom Church
9.1 km
Elizabeth Plankinton House
7.3 km
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Reformed Presbyterian Church of Vernon
13.8 km
Freewill Baptist Church
14.8 km
W. Ben Hunt Cabin
16.8 km
Oconomowoc Lake Club
15.2 km
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
9.7 km
United Unitarian and Universalist Church
17.7 km
Deacon West Octagon House
8.4 km
St. Matthias Episcopal Church
6.8 km
Dansk Evangelical Lutheran Kirke
9.8 km
First Congregational Church
9.8 km
Chapel of St. Mary the Virgin
11.7 km
St. Joseph's Catholic Church Complex
6.9 km
Main Street Historic District
23.9 km
First Baptist Church
6.5 km
First Methodist Church
7.8 km
Arlington Apartments
6.5 km
Everett P. Barrett House
8.2 km
Bishopstead
10.6 km
Sen. William Blair House
6 km
Bank of Hartland
9.9 km
Harold Hornburg House
9.7 km
Clarence Peck Residence
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