Kenosha County, Administrative division in southeastern Wisconsin, United States
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.
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.
The county's Board of Supervisors consists of 23 members elected from single-member districts, maintaining local governance and community representation.
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.
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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