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The City of Janesville is located in Rock County, Wisconsin and is the county seat. Janesville real estate is also part of the Wisconsin Metropolitan Area. There are an estimated 159,153 residents in Janesville. The residents of Janesville are committed to excellence in culture, recreation, education and commerce.
You are sure to find the home of your dreams with a wonderful selection of homes and land in the Janesville real estate market ranging in price from $70,000 to $500,000.
The History of Janesville~
In 1833, the west bank of Rock River was surveyed by the US government after the end of the Black Hawk War. During the summer of 1835, the first settlers came to Janesville, incorporating it that same year. The county seat was established on the claim of Henry Janes' land in 1836. Janes applied for a post office on his land and volunteered himself Postmaster. After the approval from the Postmaster General, the office was named Janesville.
Heavy development began on the banks of Rock River and, with the success of agriculture and three rail lines being built, the growth of the City was propelled through the years to the Civil War.
For the first few decades after the turn of the century, the Janesville had a reputation for manufacturing enterprises, most notably fountain pens and automobiles. The biggest employers were Parker Pens and General Motors Chevrolet.
Today, with the recommendations of John Nolen, Rock River has become a major recreation corridor and the City has a thoroughfare system.
Education in Janesville~
Education is provided by the Janesville School District, serving grades K-12, with 13 elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school. With the help of an experienced staff, the students of Janesville experience meaningful and challenging learning opportunities to help prepare them for today's diverse society.
Other educational facilities occupying Janesville real estate include the Guide Language Center, the Janesville Academy for International Studies, the University of Wisconsin-Rock County, Upper Iowa University, Blackhawk Technical College and the Wisconsin School for the Visually Handicapped (serving Janesville and other surrounding areas since 1850).
Recreation and Activities~
The locals know Janesville as "Wisconsin's Park Place". There are over 53 parks making up 2,015 acres. Some amenities of the parks include nature trails, golf courses and boat launches. The public Rotary Gardens of Janesville, an internationally-themed botanical garden, offers free admission. You can visit the park during the summer months, but year-round events such as group gatherings and weddings are held at the park.
Rock Aqua Jays, the 15-time US national water ski champions, can be found in Traxler Park. The park hosts the Fourth of July festivities annually. Located beside the Rock River is Riverside Park and includes an 18-hole golf course, Devil's staircase, basketball courts, baseball field for the Janesville Aces, a boat launch, spring water fountain and two playgrounds.
Other parks include Rockport Park, which has several trails, Peace Park and three swimming pools. It is the largest park in Janesville real estate. Monterey Park offers amenities such as a bike trail, tennis courts, fast pitch softball diamonds, and Indian cave. High school football games and track meets are held at Monterey Stadium. On Mohawk Road and Palmer Drive is Palmer Park. Palmer Park is popular with the locals and includes the city wide bike trail, a 9-hole golf course, a dog park, tennis courts, softball fields, a pavilion, a wading pool, a large playground and Camden Park.
Janesville real estate is filled with educational, business, recreational, cultural and shopping opportunities. Whether you come for a short visit or stay a lifetime, you will be welcomed by all the friendly residents of Janesville. |
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