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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Founded1834|Population77,000|Peak77,000(2024)|CountyRacine County
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1834Founded: Lake Michigan port.
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1886SC Johnson: SC Johnson & Son founded.
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1936Frank Lloyd Wright: Johnson Wax HQ designed by Wright.
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2010Modern Era: Racine continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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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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