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Milwaukee
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Wisconsin, United States

Milwaukee

city
Founded 1846

Also known as: Milwaukie, Mahn-a-wau-kee, Juneautown, Kilbourntown, Walker's Point, Cream City

A major port city on Lake Michigan, Milwaukee was formed in 1846 through the merger of three competing settlements: Juneautown, Kilbourntown, and Walker's Point. It became a prominent center for German immigration, brewing, and heavy manufacturing throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Residency Records (1)