Southwest Wisconsin

The region of Southwest Wisconsin is in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of .
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, the capital of , is situated on an isthmus between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona. As the anchor of the , it is home to the University of Wisconsin — , one of the premier universities in the United States.

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is a city in the of Southwest on the Mississippi River. It is the county seat of County. It's nestled between the river and picturesque bluffs that rise behind it.

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is a city in with agricultural and manufacturing roots that, in its heyday, boasted GM and Parker Pen plants, and is known as "Wisconsin's Park Place" with the highest urban acreage of parkland per capita in Wisconsin.

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The is a group of counties anchored by the City of in Southwest Wisconsin. It includes Dane, Jefferson, Dodge and Columbia counties.

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The is a region in Southwest Wisconsin comprised of Sauk and Juneau Counties. The region is anchored by Baraboo and centered around the Baraboo River, a tributary of the Wisconsin River.

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The is a region of five counties in extreme Southwest Wisconsin along the Wisconsin River. Comprised mostly of rural communities, the area is part of the greater Driftless Area and is noted for its natural beauty and small town charm.

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is a county in Southwest . It is the ninth largest county in terms of population and is known primarily for the cities of and .

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The is a common local named for La Crosse, WI and its surrounding area in Southwest Wisconsin. It includes the entirety of La Crosse, Vernon and Monroe Counties and sometimes portions of including Trempealeau and Jackson Counties.

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is a rural county located in Southwest Wisconsin. It is known regionally for being the home of the New Glarus and Minhas Craft Breweries. The area was originally settled by Swiss immigrants, giving the County a distinct number of unique Swiss cultural influences.

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is a city of 17,000 people in Dodge County of Southwest Wisconsin. The city was named for an old located in a stream flowing into River.

Southwest Wisconsin

Latitude of center
43.25° or 43° 15′ north
Longitude of center
-89.93° or 89° 55′ 48″ west
Wiki­data ID
Q14234813
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In Other Languages

From Italian to Vietnamese—“Southwest Wisconsin” goes by many names.
  • Italian: “Wisconsin sudoccidentale”
  • Vietnamese: “Tây Nam Wisconsin”

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