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Highway 75 (Wisconsin)
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State Trunk Highway 75 is a 12.1 miles (19.5 km) state highway in the southeastern part of U.S. state
of Wisconsin
. The highway runs from Wisconsin Highway 50 and Wisconsin Highway 83 in Paddock Lake
north to Wisconsin Highway 20 east of Waterford
. WIS 75 serves Kenosha
and Racine Counties. The highway is maintained by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
.
and WIS 83
in Paddock Lake
. The highway heads north through the town of Salem
before entering the town of Brighton
. After crossing into Brighton, WIS 75 passes through the community of Klondike and skirts the eastern edge of the Richard Bong State Recreation Area
. The route intersects WIS 142 northwest of the community of Brighton
and continues northward into Racine County.
Upon entering Racine County, WIS 75 enters the town of Dover
. It passes through the community of Kansasville
and crosses a Canadian Pacific Railway
line before meeting WIS 11. The highway continues north, passing Eagle Lake
to the east. WIS 75 terminates at a junction with WIS 20 and County Highway S east of Waterford
.
) in 1917. In 1924, WIS 75 was changed to a route from Franklin
south to Bristol
; the northern terminus was truncated to WIS 36 in 1926. This route became part of U.S. Route 45
in 1934, and WIS 75 was moved to a route similar to its current one. The original route followed present-day WIS 142 west before continuing south and west on present-day county highways X, JB, and PH; the route between WIS 142 and County Highway PH was changed to 264th Avenue in 1935. During the construction of the Richard I. Bong Air Force Base in the 1950s, WIS 75 was rerouted along present-day WIS 142, US 45, and WIS 50 south of its junction with WIS 142. WIS 75 was permanently designated along its current route between WIS 142 and WIS 50 in 1963.
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
. The highway runs from Wisconsin Highway 50 and Wisconsin Highway 83 in Paddock Lake
Paddock Lake, Wisconsin
Paddock Lake is a village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,012 at the 2000 census.-Education:Paddock Lake is the home of the regional high school, Westosha Central High School.-Geography:...
north to Wisconsin Highway 20 east of Waterford
Waterford, Wisconsin
Waterford is a village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,048 at the 2000 census. The village is located mostly within the Town of Waterford...
. WIS 75 serves Kenosha
Kenosha County, Wisconsin
-Demographics: As of the census of 2000, there were 149,577 people, 56,057 households, and 38,455 families residing in the county. The population density was 548 people per square mile . There were 59,989 housing units at an average density of 220 per square mile...
and Racine Counties. The highway is maintained by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation, abbreviated as WisDOT, is a governmental agency of the U.S. state of Wisconsin responsible for planning, building and maintaining the state's highways...
.
Route description
WIS 75 begins at an intersection with WIS 50Highway 50 (Wisconsin)
State Trunk Highway 50 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The highway serves Walworth and Kenosha counties in southeast Wisconsin. Highway 50 runs from Wisconsin Highway 11 in Delavan east to Wisconsin Highway 32 in Kenosha...
and WIS 83
Highway 83 (Wisconsin)
State Trunk Highway 83 is a state highway in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It runs north–south in southeast Wisconsin from Hartford to the Illinois border near Salem....
in Paddock Lake
Paddock Lake, Wisconsin
Paddock Lake is a village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,012 at the 2000 census.-Education:Paddock Lake is the home of the regional high school, Westosha Central High School.-Geography:...
. The highway heads north through the town of Salem
Salem, Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Salem is a town in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 9,871 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Benet Lake, Salem, Salem Oaks, Trevor, Voltz Lake, and Wilmot are located in the town...
before entering the town of Brighton
Brighton, Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Brighton is a town in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,450 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Brighton and Klondike are located within the town.-History:The first settlers in Brighton, a Dr. Johnson and a Mr...
. After crossing into Brighton, WIS 75 passes through the community of Klondike and skirts the eastern edge of the Richard Bong State Recreation Area
Richard Bong State Recreation Area
Richard Bong State Recreation Area is a unit of the state park system of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is located in the town of Brighton, in Kenosha County. This managed prairie contains of mountain bike trails...
. The route intersects WIS 142 northwest of the community of Brighton
Brighton (community), Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Brighton is an unincorporated community located in the town of Brighton, Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States. Brighton is north of Paddock Lake....
and continues northward into Racine County.
Upon entering Racine County, WIS 75 enters the town of Dover
Dover, Racine County, Wisconsin
Dover is a town in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,908 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Kansasville is located in the town.-Geography:...
. It passes through the community of Kansasville
Kansasville, Wisconsin
Kansasville is an unincorporated community in Racine County, Wisconsin. The area is a part of the Town of Dover. The area has also been referred to as Brighton or Eagle Lake, Wisconsin.-History:...
and crosses a Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Pacific Railway
The Canadian Pacific Railway , formerly also known as CP Rail between 1968 and 1996, is a historic Canadian Class I railway founded in 1881 and now operated by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, which began operations as legal owner in a corporate restructuring in 2001...
line before meeting WIS 11. The highway continues north, passing Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake, Wisconsin
Eagle Lake is a census-designated place in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,192 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Eagle Lake is located at ....
to the east. WIS 75 terminates at a junction with WIS 20 and County Highway S east of Waterford
Waterford, Wisconsin
Waterford is a village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,048 at the 2000 census. The village is located mostly within the Town of Waterford...
.
History
WIS 75 was originally designated in Milwaukee County between WIS 36 and WIS 19 (now U.S. Route 18U.S. Route 18
U.S. Route 18 is an east–west U.S. highway in the Midwestern United States. The western terminus is in Orin, Wyoming at an interchange with Interstate 25. Its eastern terminus of US 18 is in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. However, US 18 runs concurrent with other U.S...
) in 1917. In 1924, WIS 75 was changed to a route from Franklin
Franklin, Wisconsin
Franklin, Wisconsin can refer to several places:*Franklin, Jackson County, Wisconsin, a town*Franklin , Jackson County, Wisconsin, an unincorporated community*Franklin, Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, a town...
south to Bristol
Bristol, Wisconsin
Bristol is the name of two locations in the U.S. state of Wisconsin:*Bristol, Wisconsin, a village in Kenosha County*Bristol, Dane County, Wisconsin, a town in Dane County...
; the northern terminus was truncated to WIS 36 in 1926. This route became part of U.S. Route 45
U.S. Route 45
U.S. Route 45 is a north–south United States highway. US 45 is a border-to-border route, from Lake Superior to the Gulf of Mexico. A sign at the highway's northern terminus notes the total distance as ....
in 1934, and WIS 75 was moved to a route similar to its current one. The original route followed present-day WIS 142 west before continuing south and west on present-day county highways X, JB, and PH; the route between WIS 142 and County Highway PH was changed to 264th Avenue in 1935. During the construction of the Richard I. Bong Air Force Base in the 1950s, WIS 75 was rerouted along present-day WIS 142, US 45, and WIS 50 south of its junction with WIS 142. WIS 75 was permanently designated along its current route between WIS 142 and WIS 50 in 1963.
Major intersections
| County | Location | Mile | Junction | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha Kenosha County, Wisconsin -Demographics: As of the census of 2000, there were 149,577 people, 56,057 households, and 38,455 families residing in the county. The population density was 548 people per square mile . There were 59,989 housing units at an average density of 220 per square mile... |
Paddock Lake Paddock Lake, Wisconsin Paddock Lake is a village in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,012 at the 2000 census.-Education:Paddock Lake is the home of the regional high school, Westosha Central High School.-Geography:... |
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| Town of Brighton Brighton, Kenosha County, Wisconsin Brighton is a town in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,450 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Brighton and Klondike are located within the town.-History:The first settlers in Brighton, a Dr. Johnson and a Mr... |
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| Racine | Kansasville Kansasville, Wisconsin Kansasville is an unincorporated community in Racine County, Wisconsin. The area is a part of the Town of Dover. The area has also been referred to as Brighton or Eagle Lake, Wisconsin.-History:... |
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| Town of Dover Dover, Racine County, Wisconsin Dover is a town in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,908 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated community of Kansasville is located in the town.-Geography:... |
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