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Introduction to Oregon, Wisconsin
Oregon, Wisconsin, in Dane county, is 10 miles S of Madison, Wisconsin and 75 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns that it shares the Madison metropolitan area with. Oregon’s population is approximately 7,514.
Oregon History
Oregon was originally established as a village by Charles C. Waterman, William S. Bedford, A. S. Mygatt and John D. Tipple in 1843 as Rome Corner.
Oregon and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Oregon
The Little A-Merrick-Amusement Park and the Marcus Theaters are accessible from Oregon. Local parks include the Clark Park South Side and Wildwood Park. The Olbrich Botanical Gardens & Tropical Conservatory is nearby as well.
Oregon Transportation
Dane County Regional is the nearest airport.
Oregon Higher Education
Local colleges and universities include the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the Madison Area Technical College and Rock Valley College.
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