Dane County, Administrative county in south-central Wisconsin, United States.
The county spans 1,238 square miles, incorporating Madison as its central city and featuring 37 lakes across its diverse geographical landscape.
Established in 1836, the county received its name from Nathan Dane, a Massachusetts delegate who contributed to Wisconsin's formation from the Northwest Territory.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison within the county attracts students and researchers, making it a center of education and innovation.
Dane County Regional Airport connects the region with major cities, while an extensive network of highways includes Interstate 39, 90, and 94.
The county contains 41 square miles of water bodies, including the Yahara River chain of lakes that shapes the regional geography.
Location: Wisconsin
Inception: 1836
Capital city: Madison
Shares border with: Columbia County, Green County, Iowa County, Sauk County, Dodge County, Jefferson County, Rock County
Website: http://countyofdane.com
GPS coordinates: 43.07000,-89.42000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:53
Camp Randall Stadium
587 m
Wisconsin State Capitol
3 km
Herbert and Katherine Jacobs First House
2.2 km
Smart Studios
4.8 km
Wisconsin Executive Residence
5.9 km
Overture Center for the Arts
2.6 km
Hans Christian Heg
3.1 km
Cave of the Mounds
32.7 km
Breese Stevens Field
4.1 km
Camp Randall
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National Mustard Museum
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Wisconsin Field House
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Herbert and Katherine Jacobs Second House
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Wisconsin
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Henry Vilas Zoo
1.4 km
Bascom Hill
1.4 km
Chazen Museum of Art
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Little Amerricka
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National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame
20.8 km
Memorial Union
1.8 km
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
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Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
2.6 km
Harold C. Bradley House
154 m
Walter Rudin House
4 km
Forest Products Laboratory
821 m
University of Wisconsin Armory and Gymnasium
1.9 kmReviews
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