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- It was founded by James Duane Doty, a former federal district judge and a land speculator who held large holdings in the area, in 1836 (a year of frenzied land speculation in the newly created Territory of Wisconsin) and was named for President James Madison, who had died that summer.
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5 days ago · It was founded by James Duane Doty, a former federal district judge and a land speculator who held large holdings in the area, in 1836 (a year of frenzied land speculation in the newly created Territory of Wisconsin) and was named for President James Madison, who had died that summer.
2 days ago · Madison was incorporated as a village in 1846, with a population of 626. When Wisconsin became a state in 1848, Madison remained the capital, and the following year it became the site of the University of Wisconsin (now University of Wisconsin–Madison).
4 days ago · Photo courtesy of Tamara Thomsen, Wisconsin Historical Society. As many as 11 ancient canoes have been found lurking at the bottom of Madison’s Lake Mendota, according to archaeologists with the Wisconsin Historical Society. In 2021, a dive team excavated a dugout vessel, believed to be 1,200 years old, from Madison’s largest lake.
4 days ago · Lake Mendota continues to reveal its secrets. And this one is the oldest so far. Archaeologists with the Wisconsin Historical Society announced Thursday they have identified up to nine more dugout canoes on the lake's bottom near Shorewood Hills. The newest batch isn't as intact as the previous two canoes found in 2021 and 2022.
4 days ago · Madison, Wisconsin, is a city steeped in rich history, with notable historical figures who have left an indelible mark on its cultural tapestry. From pioneering environmentalists to influential political leaders, these individuals have shaped the city's identity and continue to inspire generations.
4 days ago · MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Historical Society, in partnership with Native Nations in Wisconsin, is excited to share new details from the active archaeological site where two submerged dugout canoes, approximately 1,200 and 3,000 years old, were previously identified.
