National Register Listings in
Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Andrews, Sewall, House Arcadian Bottling Works Arlington Apartments Baer, Albert R., House Bailie, Ralph C., House Bank of Hartland Barnes, Andrew, House Barney House Barrett, Everett P., House Becker and Schafer Store Building Bishopstead Blair, Sen. William, House Block C Historic District Booth, J. C., House Buckley, Patrick J., House Burr Oak Tavern Camp, Thomas, Farmhouse Caples' Park Historic District Castleman, Dr. Alfred L., House Chandler, Walter S., House Chapel of St. Mary the Virgin Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Passenger Depot Clarke, George Lawrence Jr., House Cobb, George N., House College Avenue Historic District Cook, Alexander, House Cutler, Morris, House Dansk Evangelical Lutheran Kirke Davis, Cyrus, Farmstead Davis, Cyrus-Davis Brothers Farmhouse Delafield Fish Hatchery Dousman Inn Downtown Historic District Dwinnell, George, House East Broadway Historic District East Capitol Drive Historic District Elliot, Dr. F. C., House Fabacker, Joseph, House First Baptist Church First Congregational Church First Congregational Church First German Reformed Church First Methodist Church Frame, Andrew, House Freewill Baptist Church Genesee Town Hall Genesee Woolen Mill Site Grace, Perry, House Grand View Health Resort Gredler-Gramins House Hadfield Company Lime Kilns Hartland Railroad Depot Haseltine Cobblestone House Hawks Inn Hemlock, David, J., House Henze, LeRoy A., House Hinkley, Ahira R., House Hoeltz, Herbert, House Hoos, Elizabeth, House Hoos-Rowell House Hornburg, Harold, House Jackson House James, Samuel D., House Johnston, William, Lime Kiln Jones, Robert O., House Kelliher, Michael, House Koehler, Frank, House and Office Koepsel House Laflin Avenue Historic District Lain-Estburg House Mace, Garwin A., House Mace, Garwin, Lime Kilns Madison Street Historic District Main Street Historic District Mann, William G., House McCall Street Historic District McCall Street Historic District (Boundary Increase) Menomonee Falls City Hall Menomonee Golf Club Merten, Charles, House Miller-Davidson House Moore, Dr. Volney L., House Moreland Boulevard Pump House and Reservoir Morey-Andrews House Morey-Lewis House Morey-Seidens House Muskego State Graded School Nashotah House Theological Seminary National Guard Armory 127th Regiment Infantry Company G National Hotel Needham, Enoch Gardner and Mary Caroline Koch, House Nelson, Charles E., Sr., House Newhall Avenue Pump House and Reservoir Nickell, William, A., House Northwestern Hotel Oconomowoc City Hall Oconomowoc Depot Oconomowoc High School Okauchee House Old Waukesha County Courthouse Oliver, Owen and Margaret, House Pabst, Gustave, Estate Pearl and Grand Avenue Historic District Peck, Clarence, Residence Peck, Walter L., House Pokrandt Blacksmith Shop Pratt, Hannah, House Pratt, John A., House Putney Block Putney, Frank H., House Reformed Presbyterian Church of Vernon Resthaven Hotel Sanger, Casper M., House Saylesville Historic District Schauwitzer, Carl and Therese, House Schuttler, Henry and Mary, House Sign of the Willows Silurian Mineral Springhouse Sloan, William P., House Smith, Camillia, House St. John Chrysostom Church St. John's Military Academy St. Joseph's Catholic Church Complex St. Matthias Episcopal Church Statesan Historic District Ten Chimneys Ten Chimneys Third Street Bridge Totten-Butterfield House Trapp Filling Station Turck, Christian, House United Unitarian and Universalist Church Van Buren, Sarah Belle, House Village Park Bandstand Visitation Convent Complex Ward District No. 3 Schoolhouse Warren, Stephen, House Waukesha Post Office Waukesha Pure Food Company Welch, C. A., House West, Deacon, Octagon House Weston's Antique Apple Orchard Wick, Michael, Farmhouse and Barn Wisconsin Avenue Historic District Wisconsin Industrial School for Boys Yanke, Louis, Saloon Zimmer, Johann, Farmhouse Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
The state's name is derived from the Wisconsin River, which was named by the French traders and explorers who arrived in the area in the 17th century. The river's name is believed to come from the Ojibwe word "meskonsing," which means "it lies red" or "red stone place."
Wisconsin random facts
Waukesha County, located in southeastern Wisconsin, has a rich history dating back to the early 19th century. The area was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, such as the Menominee and Potawatomi, who used the abundant natural resources for their livelihoods. European settlement began in the 1830s, with Yankee pioneers establishing small farming communities and mills along the Fox River.

In the mid-19th century, the construction of the Milwaukee and Mississippi Railroad brought significant growth and economic development to Waukesha County. The first train arrived in the county in 1851, connecting the area to Milwaukee and stimulating trade and transportation. This led to the establishment of new towns, such as Pewaukee, Oconomowoc, and Waukesha, the county seat.

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the county became a popular destination for wealthy urban residents seeking a retreat from city life. The region's picturesque lakes and scenic landscapes attracted tourists and led to the development of resort communities, including Delafield and Nashotah. These communities flourished as vacation spots and continued to attract visitors well into the 20th century.

Over time, Waukesha County evolved into a suburban area with a strong emphasis on education and healthcare. The region experienced rapid population growth throughout the 20th century, and many companies and industries relocated to the county. With its proximity to Milwaukee, Waukesha County has become a desirable place for families seeking a suburban lifestyle while remaining close to urban amenities.

Today, Waukesha County is known for its high standard of living, beautiful parks, and excellent school systems. It continues to grow and thrive, maintaining its reputation as a desirable place to live, work, and visit.

This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

  • 1834: Waukesha County is established as the final of Wisconsin's original counties.
  • 1836: Waukesha becomes the first county seat.
  • 1846: The City of Waukesha is incorporated.
  • 1852: The Wisconsin Territorial Legislature establishes the State of Wisconsin's first mental institution in Wauwatosa.
  • 1874: The Milwaukee and Mississippi Railroad starts operation in Waukesha County.
  • 1893: The City of Oconomowoc is incorporated.
  • 1901: The first electric interurban railway, The Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company, operates in Waukesha.
  • 1903: Waukesha County Parks System is established.
  • 1958: Carroll College (now Carroll University) gains university status.
  • 2000: Waukesha County Technical College celebrates its centennial anniversary.