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December 3, 1836

Madison became the capital of Wisconsin Territory.

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  • “ritish, 1814. State of Illinois, 1818. Change of north boundary, 108. Three counties formed west of Lake Michigan, Michilimackinac, Crawford and Brown; the latter includes this region. The Black Hawk episode, 111. Distinguished men connected with it, 113. 1834. Milwaukee County formed, including this region, 114. N. Wis. given to Michigan. Lewis Cass, 116. Territory of Wis., 1836. General Dodge, governor. Census. Population of Milwaukee County. Dec. 3, 1836, Madison the capital. Dec. 7, 1836, Rock County formed. Dec.7, 1837. Town of Rock equals the county. Territory of Wisconsin limited. Feb. ”

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