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Madison, Wisconsin's capital, is the state's second-largest city with 269,840 residents in 2020 and a metropolitan population of 708,000, located on an isthmus between Lakes Mendota and Monona in Dane County. Founded in 1836 by former federal judge James Duane Doty, who purchased 1,261 acres and named the city after President James Madison, it became the territorial capital that same year due to its strategic location between Milwaukee and Prairie du Chien. Home to the Wisconsin State Capitol and the flagship University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, the city's economy is anchored by major employers including American Family Insurance and TruStage Financial Group, supplemented by over $1 billion in annual tourism revenue as of 2018. Madison is Wisconsin's fastest-growing city as of 2024 and is renowned for its progressive politics, bicycle-friendly infrastructure with exceptional parks and recreation per capita among large U.S. cities, and nine National Historic Landmarks including Frank Lloyd Wright-designed buildings. The city features cultural institutions such as the Chazen Museum of Art, Henry Vilas Zoo, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, and Overture Center for the Arts. Mazomanie is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin with a population of 1,768 as of the 2020 census, located within the Madison metropolitan area. The village's name derives from Mą́zamąnį́ga, meaning "Iron Walker," either referencing a Hočąk (Winnebago) chief who shot interpreter Pierre Poquette in 1836 or possibly Wahpeton Dakota chiefs of the same era, according to historical accounts by Edward Brodhead and H.L. Dousman. Originally named for a railroad town and covering 1.86 square miles, Mazomanie sits on land that was historically part of the Hočąk hunting grounds following their 1832 cession, and the Hočągara people have maintained a presence in the area despite removal attempts. The village's etymology reflects a blend of Native American linguistic heritage and 19th-century settler history, with the name's pronunciation debated among contemporaries who heard it variously before settling on the accent on the second syllable. Galesville is a city in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, with a population of 1,662 as of the 2020 census, located on 1.45 square miles of land and water. Founded in 1854 by Vermont native Judge George Gale, the city was incorporated as a village in 1887 and as a city in 1942. A notable geographic feature is Lake Marinuka, formed by a dam on Beaver Creek located at Galesville, creating a distinctive water landmark in the region. The city is currently led by Mayor Vince Howe and maintains a predominantly white demographic composition of 91.9% according to the 2020 census.