Waukesha (/ ˈwɔːkɪʃɔː / ⓘ WAW-ki-shaw) is a city in and the county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 71,158 at the 2020 census. Located along the …

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Waukesha was also the birthplace of famed musician Les Paul. Waukesha’s community spirit has flourished over the years, marked by bustling downtown streets, historic architecture, and a …

With an impressive background encompassing philanthropy, leadership, and a love for history, Peter Zehren is poised to guide the museum in its mission to foster an understanding of the …

Dec 3, 2025 · In 1846 it was renamed Waukesha (Potawatomi: “By the Little Fox”). A station on the Underground Railroad for runaway slaves, it was an abolitionist centre before the …

Its story begins with the Potawatomi, transitions to a wave of settlement by New England “Yankees,” and is uniquely defined by its late 19th-century fame as “Spring City,” a world …

Waukesha, Wisconsin, (population 67,658) was founded in 1834 by Morris Cutler, who built his home near an American Indian settlement on the Fox River. The area was called Prairieville, …

The materials selected for this digital project depict many elements of Waukesha County history, primarily documenting the industries, people, and structures important to the development of …

The history of the Town of Waukesha parallels that of Waukesha County. It was established originally on January 2, 1838 as part of the Town of Muskego within Milwaukee County (as …

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