Kenosha County, Administrative division in southeastern Wisconsin, United States
Description
Kenosha County is an administrative division in southeastern Wisconsin that borders Illinois and Lake Michigan. The county includes the city of Kenosha and extends westward into more rural communities and farmland.
History
The area was originally home to the Potawatomi people before European settlement arrived. The county was officially established in 1850 when it separated from Racine County.
Culture
The county's Board of Supervisors consists of 23 members elected from single-member districts, maintaining local governance and community representation.
Practical
The county is accessible year-round by car, and a regional airport serves local transportation needs. Train service connects directly to Chicago for those arriving from outside the region.
Did you know?
The region has deep roots in manufacturing and trade that shaped its economic growth over many decades. Its harbor and proximity to Chicago made it a key center for distribution and production activities.
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Richard Bong State Recreation Area
25.8 km
Dinosaur Discovery Museum
1.8 km
Kenosha North Pier Light
3.1 km
Walter Reuther Central High School
1.9 km
Kenosha Public Museum
2.6 km
Rosinco
18.4 km
Kemper Hall
2.2 km
Kenosha Light
2.7 km
Kenosha County Courthouse and Jail
1.9 km
America's Action Territory
9.6 km
Gilbert M. Simmons Memorial Library
1.9 km
Southport Beach House
2.6 km
Chiwaukee Prairie
6 km
Kenosha Elks Club
1.9 km
John McCaffary House
1.7 km
Simmons Island Beach House
2.9 km
Frank and Jane Isermann House
1.7 km
Civic Center Historic District
2 km
Third Avenue Historic District
2.1 kmBarnes Creek
6 km
Eichelman Beach
2.3 km
Manor House
2 km
Anthony and Caroline Isermann House
1.7 km
Vincent-McCall Company Building
1.3 km
Union Park
2.9 km
Washington Park Clubhouse
3.2 km
Simmons Island Beach
3.1 km
Justin Weed House
3.5 km
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