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Introduction to Whitewater, Wisconsin
Whitewater, Wisconsin, in Walworth county, is 17 miles NE of Janesville, Wisconsin and 44 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.. There are 13,437 residents in the city.
Whitewater History
Whitewater was established at the confluence of Whitewater Creek and Spring Brook. The city got its current name from the white sand in the local watersheds. Much of the city’s development occurred after 1853, when the railroad line in Wisconsin passed through Whitewater. In 2006, a historical overview of the city of Whitewater was published by Fred Kraege, a local historian.
Whitewater and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Whitewater
The city of Whitewater celebrates the Homecoming Festival and Winterfest every year. Local museums like the Troy Electric Railroad Museum, the Hoard Historical Museum and the Milton House Museum. The historic Tallman House, built by W.M. Tallman, is also accessible from Whitewater. Aztalan State Park, Palmer Park and Rockport Park are all nearby.
Whitewater Transportation
General Mitchell International is the nearest major airport
Whitewater Higher Education
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, the Waukesha County Technical College and Carroll College are some of the local colleges and universities.
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