Racine County, Administrative county in southeastern Wisconsin, United States.
Racine County is an administrative county in southeastern Wisconsin along Lake Michigan. The region contains multiple communities, woodlands, and river valleys spread across the landscape.
The county was established in 1836 during Wisconsin's territorial period as a much larger area. Part of its original territory was separated in 1850 to form a neighboring county.
The Root River, flowing through multiple communities in the county, influenced the development of settlements and local traditions since its formation.
Visitors can access public parks, recreation areas, and lakeshore access points throughout the county. The infrastructure makes it easy to explore different communities and natural areas across the region.
Water covers more than half of this county, making it one of the few places in Wisconsin where water surpasses land. This high water-to-land ratio shapes the local landscape and creates a distinctive geographic character.
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