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  Racine County, Wisconsin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Racine County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin.
The racial makeup of the county is 83.04% White, 10.47% Black or African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.72% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 3.69% from other races, and 1.67% from two or more races.
In the county, the population is spread out with 27.00% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 29.90% from 25 to 44, 22.50% from 45 to 64, and 12.30% who are 65 years of age or older.
www.newlenox.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Racine_County,_Wisconsin   (323 words)

  
 Racine, Wisconsin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
After Wisconsin statehood was granted in 1848, the new legislature voted in August to incorporate Racine as a city.
Racine's Emmaus Lutheran Church is the oldest Danish Lutheran Church in North America, founded on August 22, 1851.
Racine claims to be the largest North American settlement of Danes outside of Greenland.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Racine,_Wisconsin   (885 words)

  
 Racine, Wisconsin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
In 1854, an escaped slave who had made a home in Racine, was arrested as a fugitive and taken to jail in Milwaukee, a 100 men landed by boat from Racine and broke into the jail to free him.
The first industry in Racine County included the manufacture of, machines that separated wheat grain from chaff.
In addition, Racine is the home of Johnson Wax, with its headquarters designed in 1936 by Frank Lloyd Wright.
www.newlenox.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Racine,_Wisconsin   (781 words)

  
 Racine County Racine, Wisconsin (Counties)
The county seat of Racine County, Wisconsin, is Racine.
The county population on July 1, 1999, was 185,777, an increase of 10,743 over the 1990 census.
Racine is located in Racine County and it is the county seat.
www.ohwy.com /wi/y/y55101.htm   (212 words)

  
 Housing authority of Racine County
Manage the Housing Authority of Racine County's existing public housing program in an efficient and effective manner thereby qualifying as at least a high performer.
The Housing Authority of Racine County will endeavor to build or acquire 12 new affordable housing units for the residents of Racine County by December 31, 2004.
The Housing Authority of Racine County will endeavor to achieve and continue its efforts to sustain a utilization rate of 98% by December 31, 2002, in its tenant-based program.
www.rcha.org   (536 words)

  
 Racine History Timeline 1699-1899
April 4, 1837 the first election of county officers was held in the County of Racine.
In 1844 the population of Racine was 1,920.
In 1886 the building at 314 Sixth Street was constructed for the Racine branch of the Y.M.C.A. In 1886 Racine's first toboggan slide was built at the west end of Eighth Street on the bank of the Root River.
www.racinehistory.com /timeline.htm   (2215 words)

  
 Racine County, Wisconsin: attractions, historic sites, parks, nature centers, festivals, museums
Racine County is also a great place to appreciate the beauty of the Lake Michigan shoreline and also its many parks and the River Bend Nature Center; and nature enthusiasts can enjoy the flora and fauna and all of their favorite outdoor recreational activities.
Housed in a registered historic landmark building, the Racine County Heritage Museum is devoted to preserving artifacts and archived materials to teach the community the history of the Racine area.
Deeded to the Racine Historical Society in 1975, the school was restored and is now used to recreate turn of the century classroom experiences.
www.explorewisconsin.com /countypages/racine.html   (1517 words)

  
 Racine, WI the Belle City of the Lakes
Racine, WI is located on Lake Michigan, at the mouth of the Root River approximately 30 miles (50km) south of Milwaukee and 60 miles (100km) north of Chicago, IL.
Later Racine was incorporated as a city on the 8th of August in 1848.
Racine is a port of entry, and its manufactures include farm machinery, processed foods, automobile parts, machine tools, floor wax, and electrical equipment.The city has been a major industral center for much of its history and the Gateway Technical Institute is also located in Racine.
racine.wi.net   (982 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Music of France
As an example of the area's diversity, the bourrée can come in two distinct rhythms, 3/8 or 2/3; the latter is found in the south of the region, and is usually improvised with bagpipes and hurdy gurdy, while the former is found in the north and includes virtuoso players.
Lully's forays into operatic tragedy were accompanied by the pinnacle of French theatrical tragedy, led by Corneille and Racine.
Racine is the name of several communities in the United States of America: Racine, Minnesota Racine, Missouri Racine, Ohio Racine, West Virginia Racine, Wisconsin Racine County, Wisconsin It is also the name of dramatist Jean Racine.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Music-of-France   (10603 words)

  
 Sylvania Cemetery, Yorkville Township, Racine County, Wisconsin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
According to a family story in the 1892 Racine County History, Ann, wife of Thomas Lee is also buried in Sylvania Cemetery.
They moved with their sons to Wisconsin in 1837 and settled on the Racine-Kenosha County Line at the intersection of Hy 41 (I-94) and Racine-Kenosha County Line Rd. They had 9 children, all born in CN(possibly Goshen).
Florence Mable Haidle-born Apr. 25, 1887 at Sylvania;married Frank Bertram Hay on July 7, 1910 in Racine; had 3 sons; died on June 2, 1921 of TB; buried in Mound Cemetery, Racine; Mary(Mayme) Rosina Haidle-born May 20, 1890 at Sylvania; was a school- teacher in the Racine schools; She never married.
www.jansdigs.com /Racine/Sylvania.html   (11034 words)

  
 The Political Graveyard: Racine County, Wis.
Assignment of birthplaces, deathplaces, and cemeteries to counties is subject to error.
Governor of Wisconsin, 1943-47; died in office 1947.
U.S. Representative from Wisconsin 1st District, 1893-1919, 1921-31; defeated, 1890, 1918; died in office 1931.
politicalgraveyard.com /geo/WI/RA.html   (647 words)

  
 Genealogy Services   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Wisconsin statute limits who may be issued a certified copy of a vital record.
The searcher will be asked to state his or her relationship to the person listed on the record when asking for a certified copy.
For example, if a child was born in Dane County, you can purchase a birth certificate at the Dane County Register of Deeds office.
www.dhfs.state.wi.us /vitalrecords/genereq.htm   (759 words)

  
 Welcome to Oak Clearing Farm & Museum
Oak Clearings is nestled in on a beautiful 90 acre wooded area located about 20 minutes west of the city of Racine, Wisconsin, in the Township of Yorkville.
This Racine County historical museum was brought into existence in 1988 with the mission of creating a local historical attraction in central Racine County.
The museum itself is a work in progress with annual rotation of historical displays that refer to all parts of Racine County's history.
racinehistory.com /farm.htm   (1350 words)

  
 Battle for Heartland Starts at Gas Pump (washingtonpost.com)
The village is in Racine County, where Bush beat Gore by fewer than 2,500 votes, and the county is in a state where Gore's overall margin of victory was 5,708 votes, a mere 0.2 percent.
Four years later, with another presidential election underway, Wisconsin has become a pivotal swing state, Racine will play a central role in determining Wisconsin, and Sturtevant -- Gore 894, Bush 885 -- is a perfect indicator of the split heart of Racine.
All of which is why the arrival of two cars at a gas station late on a mid-May afternoon is a significant event.
www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/articles/A48484-2004May22.html   (832 words)

  
 Racine County, Wisconsin: Home Page
Racine County, created in 1836 as a territorial county, is named for the Root River ("racine" is French for "root").
Located in southeast Wisconsin, the county seat is Racine.
Copyright © 1995-2005 All About Wisconsin, Inc. All rights reserved.
www.wisconline.com /counties/racine   (68 words)

  
 Racine County WIGenWeb Page
On the April 20, 1836, the act of Congress was passed establishing the Territorial Government of Wisconsin.
On Dec. 7th, 1836, The County of Racine was created by the passage of an act of the Territorial Legislature and the Town of Racine was designated as the county seat of justice.
(In 1850, Salem, Southport, and Pleasant Prairie were established as Kenosha County, breaking off from Racine County) The name of this place as "Racine" is said to have derived from French Jesuits and dates back as far as 1699.
www.rootsweb.com /~wiracin2/racineindex.htm   (259 words)

  
 Digital Racine County Map, Maps of Racine County County, Wisconsin.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Our map of Racine County is fully editable, logically layered (View Layer Directory), and royalty free.
Every county map is available, but we may not yet have your county of interest completed.
Individual County Overview™ vector graphics are priced by population, with prices ranging from $275 to $425 per county.
www.creativeforceinc.com /county_maps/county_maps.asp?ID=2062   (229 words)

  
 Walworth County Wisconsin GenWeb site
The territory of Wisconsin was created by act of Congress in 1836 out of what had been till then a part of the Territory of Michigan.
Walworth County was set apart in 1839, having been before that date included in Racine County.
The oldest single institution of the community life of the entire county is the "County Fair".
www.rootsweb.com /~wiwalwor   (179 words)

  
 Wisconsin Coach Lines
We have kept southeastern Wisconsin on the move with our scheduled routes since 1941 and are a leading provider of deluxe motorcoach tour and charter services.
Wisconsin Coach Lines provides professional charter service to groups of any size.
Regardless of your group's size or desired itinerary, we can help put together the perfect customized tour for you.
www.wisconsincoach.com   (84 words)

  
 Racine, Wisconsin Local Info - Sightseeing, Hotels, Restaurants, More
Racine, WI the Belle City of the Lakes - Racine, Wisconsin the Belle City of the Lakes.
Racine, WI - Chat Forum :: Index - Racine, Wisconsin the Belle City of the Lakes.
Racine Flame Spray - Provides coatings and refurbishing of drums and rolls for the paper industry
www.seekon.com /L/US/WI/Racine   (245 words)

  
 RAMAC; Racine Area Manufacturers and Commerce
Racine County Executive Bill McReynolds said, "Both actions are a very substantial indication that the project is on course and that people are serious about it."
As chairman of the steering committee overseeing the project's study phases, Patrie is pushing to start service as early as 2009, to coincide with the start of reconstruction on I-94 between Mitchell International Airport and the Illinois border.
A Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission study has recommended running the 33-mile line along existing freight tracks, with stops in Kenosha, the Town of Somers, Racine, the Town of Caledonia, Oak Creek, South Milwaukee, Cudahy and downtown Milwaukee.
www.racinechamber.com   (585 words)

  
 Racine Unified School District   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Racine Unified School District is a composite of city, suburban and rural areas contained in 100 square miles located on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan.
We serve over 20,000 students with 21 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 4 senior high schools.
Racine Unified's ultimate goal is to educate every student to succeed.
www.racine.k12.wi.us   (163 words)

  
 New Materials in the Humanities Room - Milwaukee Central Library
[Wisconsin] : Wisconsin Society Daughters of the American Revolution, 2001.
[Wisconsin] : Wisconsin Society Daughters of the American Revolution, 2004.
[Wisconsin] : Wisconsin Society Daughters of the American Revolution, 2005.
www.milwaukeegenealogy.org /booklist.html   (2066 words)

  
 Racine County Wisconsin on the WWW   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Welcome to Racine County and the official web site of the Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Racine, located on Lake Michigan, between the Milwaukee and Chicago metropolitan areas, a picturesque lake front and harbor make Racine not only pleasurable, but a rewarding, relaxing and recreational place for your visit, meeting, or group tour.
July 25th will be the 2nd Annual Spirit of Racine Triathlon.
www.visitracine.org   (157 words)

  
 Racine County, Wisconsin, Migrations Project   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
This is the Racine County, WI Migrations Project.
The purpose of this project is to catalog migrations into and out of Racine County.
If you have ancestors who lived in this County and know when and where they either migrated to or from, please fill out the form that pertains, so that your information may be added to these pages.
www.jansdigs.com /Racine/racinemig.html   (116 words)

  
 Racine County ALHN
Wisconsin Public Land Survey Records: Original Field Notes
Animated map illustrating County formation in the U. Map of Racine County dated 1959
Any use of the maps on these pages is the discretion of that page's owner.
www.rootsweb.com /~wiracin2/racmap.htm   (118 words)

  
 Today's Mortgage Rates for Racine County, Wisconsin, Zero Lender Fees
Cofedbank is a direct lender of home mortgage loans for the state of Wisconsin.
Conforming Loans: Racine County, Wisconsin mortgage rates for home loans less than or equal to $359,650.
All Racine County, Wisconsin (WI) mortgage rates are subject to change without notice.
cofedbank.com /mortgage/rates/wisconsin/racine-county   (204 words)

  
 Racine County, Wisconsin Directory at theBubbler.com
This is due in part to its quality of entertainers, a direct effort by event organizers to focus on the diverse musical tastes of festival-goers and music fans of southeast Wisconsin.
Description: Racine Wisconsin's Rich and Unique History Explore the Timelines and take a trip back in time with us.
Description: The Southeast Wisconsin Tri-County Chapter does this through services that enhance the lives of residents in Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth Counties.
www.thebubbler.com /modules.php?name=linker&l_op=viewlink&cid=140   (904 words)

  
 RACINE RESTAURANT - Welcome to Kewpee Lunch
A local Journal Times readers poll picked the Kewpee as the best burger in Racine not once but four times.
Thank you and see you soon in historic and beautiful downtown Racine, Wisconsin.
We are just 2 blocks west of beautiful Lake Michigan at 520 Wisconsin Ave.
www.kewpee.com   (332 words)

  
 Cyndi's List - U.S. - Wisconsin - Localities
Scanned images of county and state maps, index of towns.
Detailed information for each county, including when the county was established, geographical information, county government and local information resources, and historical & genealogical societies.
Historical, biographical and genealogical texts from the northwestern corner of Dane County, Wisconsin.
www.cyndislist.com /wi-local.htm   (1174 words)

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