FIRST - State Fair in Wisconsin - Janesville, WI
N 42° 41.044 W 089° 01.046
16T E 334719 N 4727705
Quick Description: The first state fair in Wisconsin was held here in Janesville on October 1-2, 1851.
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 10/12/2007 9:11:45 AM
Waymark Code: WM2CJT
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Long Description:From the historical marker:
"October 1-2, 1851
Thirteen counties were represented here at the first state fair
sponsored by the Wisconsin State Agricultural Society. Entries
included horses, cattle, sheep, swine, farming implements, dairy
products, flour and corn meal, domestic manufactures, needle work,
fruits, vegetables and flowers. Highlights of the occasion were the
plowing matches and an address by John W. Lathrop, Chancellor of
the University of Wisconsin. The fairgrounds contained 6 acres and
about 10,000 people attended."
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