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Madison became the capital city of Wisconsin in 1837, named after President James Madison. This city was chosen because it was located half-way between two rapidly growing cities: Milwaukee in the east and Prairie du Chien in the west.
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∙ 12y agoHe didn't. The founder of the city, James Duane Doty, did.
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What is the capital of the state Madison?
Madison is the capital of Wisconsin.
What was the first capital of Wisconsin?
The first capital was in Belmont Wisconsin.
Is Madison the capital of Michigan Minnasota or Wisconsin?
Madison is the capital city in Wisconsin.
Is Madison the capital of Michigan or Minnesota or Wisconsin?
Madison is the capital of Wisconsin.
Is the capital of Wisconsin Madison?
Yes, Madison is the capital of Wisconsin.
Name are the state capitals of Nebraska and Wisconsin?
The Capital of Nebraska in Lincoln and the Capital of Wisconsin is Madison.
What is Madison the capital of'?
Madison is the capital of Wisconsin.
Is Madison the capital of green bay Wisconsin?
no, Madison is a different city,Madison is the capital of Wisconsin
What is Wisconsin's state capitol?
Madison is the capital city in Wisconsin.
What state capital was named for James Madison?
What state has the capital of "Madison" please answer!!!!!!!!!!!!!It's Wisconsin
What state has a capital called Madison?
Madison is the capital of Wisconsin.
What is Madison the capitol of?
Madison is the capital of Wisconsin.
