Kenosha, Wisconsin, the seat of Kenosha County, was settled in 1835 and called Pike. As it became an important shipping port, it was renamed to Southport. In 1850, it was finally named Kenosha, which is a phonetic version of "kinoje," which means "pike" in Chippewa.
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The city's official web site offers an overview of the municipal administrative offices, departments, and services. Online resources include general and zoning ordinances, budget documents, bid listings, activity calendars, and council agendas and minutes.
http://www.kenosha.org/
The business membership organization provides information about chamber membership, news and events, business directory, and an interactive map for the city of Kenosha.
http://www.kenoshaareachamber.com/
Kenosha Convention and Visitors Bureau
Features information about events, things to do and see, places to stay, and maps for the city of Kenosha. Includes special offers for hotel packages, video and audio tours, and seasonal itineraries.
http://www.kenoshacvb.com/
A profile of the law enforcement body for the City of Kenosha, Wisconsin is presented, including a message from the Chief of Police, operations information, and bulletins from the department.
http://www.kenoshapolice.com/
Southport Bed & Breakfast Tourist Rooms
Southport is located three blocks from Lake Michigan, and north of downtown Kenosha, Wisconsin, offering two large first-floor guest rooms, which are described and depicted in photographs.
http://www.angelfire.com/wi3/southportbnb/
