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Waukesha, Wisconsin

Located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, Waukesha was established in 1834. The 2021 Waukesha Christmas parade attack killed 6 and injured 62. Waukesha was once a famous mineral spring resort destination.
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Founded 1834 | Population 73,000 | Peak 73,000 (2024) | County Waukesha County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Waukesha, Wisconsin

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1834Founded: Waukesha was founded during the mining era in Waukesha County.
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1868Spring Water Capital: Mineral springs attract visitors.
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2021Christmas Parade Attack: SUV driven into parade; 6 killed, 62 injured.
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2021Natural Disaster: Waukesha was impacted by a significant tornado.
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Complete Historical Timeline

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1868 Culture
Spring Water Capital
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Christmas Parade Attack
2021 Disaster
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Did You Know?

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The 2021 Waukesha Christmas parade attack killed 6 and injured 62.
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Waukesha was once a famous mineral spring resort destination.
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Waukesha County is one of the most politically conservative counties in Wisconsin.
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Waukesha was founded in 1834.
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Waukesha has a population of approximately 73,000.

Famous People from Waukesha, Wisconsin

LP
Les Paul
Inventor, Guitarist · Born Jun 9, 1915 · Died Aug 11, 2009 (age 94)
VV
Vernor Vinge
Writer, Computer Scientist · Born Oct 2, 1944 · Died Mar 20, 2024 (age 79)
GJ
Gwen Jorgensen
Athletics Competitor, Triathlete · Born Apr 25, 1986 · Age 39
JW
J. J. Watt
Television Actor, American Football Player · Born Mar 22, 1989 · Age 36
BB
Brad Beyer
Actor, Television Actor · Born Sep 20, 1973 · Age 52
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