Kenosha, County seat on Lake Michigan in Wisconsin, United States
Kenosha sits on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin, roughly midway between Milwaukee and Chicago. The city stretches along the waterfront and serves as a gateway between these two metropolitan areas.
The settlement began as Pike Creek and was renamed Southport in 1837, before adopting its current name in 1850. The name comes from the Potawatomi language and means pike fish.
The city maintains four Smithsonian-affiliated museums that present exhibits about local history, fine arts, natural sciences, and regional development through different periods.
The downtown area features a historic streetcar that runs along main streets and provides easy access to key attractions. A train connection to Chicago makes day trips to the city and back possible.
In 1845 the first free public school in Wisconsin opened here, marking a milestone in state education. The city also houses four Smithsonian-affiliated museums that present regional history and science.
Location: Kenosha County
Inception: 1835
Elevation above the sea: 184 m
Website: https://kenosha.org
GPS coordinates: 42.58222,-87.84556
Latest update: December 15, 2025 05:58
Dinosaur Discovery Museum
1.8 km
Kenosha North Pier Light
3.1 km
Walter Reuther Central High School
2 km
Kenosha Public Museum
2.7 km
Kemper Hall
2.7 km
Kenosha Light
2.6 km
Kenosha County Courthouse and Jail
1.9 km
America's Action Territory
9.3 km
Gilbert M. Simmons Memorial Library
2.2 km
Southport Beach House
3.6 km
Kenosha Elks Club
2 km
John McCaffary House
2.3 km
Simmons Island Beach House
2.7 km
Frank and Jane Isermann House
2.3 km
Civic Center Historic District
2 km
Third Avenue Historic District
2.6 km
Eichelman Beach
2.7 km
Manor House
2.6 km
Anthony and Caroline Isermann House
2.3 km
Vincent-McCall Company Building
879 m
Union Park
2.4 km
Washington Park Clubhouse
2.2 km
Simmons Island Beach
2.9 km
Justin Weed House
2.3 km
Alford Park Beach
4.1 km
Library Park
2.1 km
Library Park Historic District
2.2 kmWork of art
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