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Racine, Wisconsin

Located in Racine County, Wisconsin, Racine was established in 1834. SC Johnson (Windex, Raid, Ziploc) has been in Racine since 1886. Frank Lloyd Wright designed the Johnson Wax headquarters — a masterpiece.
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Founded 1834 | Population 77,000 | Peak 77,000 (2024) | County Racine County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Racine, Wisconsin

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1834 Founded: Lake Michigan port.
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1886 SC Johnson: SC Johnson & Son founded.
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1936 Frank Lloyd Wright: Johnson Wax HQ designed by Wright.
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2010 Modern Era: Racine continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Racine

Mar 24, 2016
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Feb 24, 2016
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Feb 21, 2016
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Jan 2, 2016
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Nov 19, 2015
Company Inserts Microchips its Employees Hands
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Oct 5, 2015
Wisconsin Gov Scott Walker Signs Concealed Carry Bills
Madison, Wisconsin (October 5, 2015) — Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker put his signature on a pair of bills that loosened restri…

Complete Historical Timeline

1834 Culture
Founded
1886 Business
SC Johnson
1936 Architecture
Frank Lloyd Wright
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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SC Johnson (Windex, Raid, Ziploc) has been in Racine since 1886.
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Frank Lloyd Wright designed the Johnson Wax headquarters — a masterpiece.
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Between Chicago and Milwaukee on Lake Michigan.
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Racine is located in Racine County, Wisconsin.
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Racine was founded in 1834.

Famous People from Racine, Wisconsin

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Fredric March
Actor, Character Actor · Born Aug 31, 1897 · Died Apr 14, 1975 (age 77)
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Ellen Corby
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Jun 3, 1911 · Died Apr 14, 1999 (age 87)
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Caron Butler
Basketball Player, Basketball Coach · Born Mar 13, 1980 · Age 45
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Kevin J. Anderson
Writer, Novelist · Born Mar 27, 1962 · Age 63
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Jesse Marsch
Association Football Coach, Association Football Player · Born Nov 8, 1973 · Age 52

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