Wisconsin, one of the north central United States, is bounded on the north by Lake Superior and Michigan; on the east by Lake Michigan; on the south by Illinois; and on the west by Iowa and Minnesota, from which it is separated in part by the Mississippi River and the St. Croix River. It lies between about 42º 30′ and 47º 5′ north latitude, and between 86º 46′ and 92º 53′ west longitude. The state measures about 295 miles from north to south and about 260 miles from east to west. It contains approximately 65,498 square miles, or 41,918,720 acres.
This state project is part of the much larger American History & Genealogy Project or better known by the abbreviation of AHGP. It has been in existence online since 2000 and over the years has been spread out across the web. These pages are an attempt to consolidate it under one website of the larger project.
Wisconsin Information
- 1853 Newspaper List
- Courts and Officials of Wisconsin
- Territorial Government of Wisconsin
- University, School and State Lands in 1853
- Wisconsin Antiquities
- Wisconsin Civil Divisions in 1853
- Wisconsin Gazetteer
Containing the names, location, and advantages, of the Counties, Cities, Towns, Villages, Post Offices, and Settlements, together with a description of the Lakes, Water Courses, Prairies, and Public Localities, in the State of Wisconsin. Alphabetically arranged. - Wisconsin Geology
- Wisconsin Manufacturing in 1853
- Wisconsin in World War II: A Bibliography
This bibliography lists books that specifically focus on the involvement of Wisconsin men and women in World War II.
Wisconsin History
Wisconsin Counties
- Clark County
- Crawford County
- Dane County
- Door County
- Green County
- Juneau County
- Lafayette County
- Lincoln County
- Monroe County
- Portage County
- Richland County 1
- Richland County 2
- Sauk County
- Shawano County
- Wood County
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