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.
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