Marathon County, Administrative county in central Wisconsin, United States.
Marathon County encompasses 4,082 square kilometers of land, including urban centers Wausau and Weston, along with numerous rural townships and communities.
The county establishment in 1850 marked a period of territorial expansion in Wisconsin, leading to the development of local governance structures.
The county maintains multiple community centers and public spaces where residents participate in seasonal festivals, agricultural fairs, and educational programs.
The county administration in Wausau manages essential services for 125,834 residents, including public safety, education, and transportation infrastructure.
The geographical position at 44.9 degrees latitude creates distinct seasonal changes, affecting agricultural cycles and outdoor recreational patterns throughout the year.
Location: Wisconsin
Inception: 1850
Capital city: Wausau
Shares border with: Lincoln County, Langlade County, Shawano County, Waupaca County, Portage County, Wood County, Clark County, Taylor County
Website: http://co.marathon.wi.us
GPS coordinates: 44.90000,-89.76000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:51
Marathon County Public Library
12.2 km
Rib Mountain
5.6 km
Rib Mountain State Park
5.9 km
Dells of the Eau Claire County Park
34.7 km
Charles L. Manson House
13.8 km
Fromm Brothers Fur and Ginseng Farm
23.3 km
Duey and Julia Wright House
12.1 km
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
13.5 km
Dudley Tower
12.3 km
Grand Theater
12.4 km
Wausau Club
12.5 km
Marathon County Historical Museum
12.7 km
D. C. Everest House
13.7 km
Krukowski Quarry
27.9 km
Rothschild Pavilion
11.4 km
Hiram C. Stewart House
12.7 km
Louis Marchetti House
12.2 km
C. B. Bird House
12.9 km
E.K. Schuetz House
13.4 km
Joseph Dessert Library
12.9 km
C. F. Dunbar House
13.4 km
Ely Wright House
12.9 km
Karl Mathie House
12.9 km
Granville D. Jones House
13.2 km
C. H. Wegner House
13.2 km
Edgar Steam Show
18.9 km
Jurustic Park
37 km
Marathon City Bridge
7.4 kmReviews
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