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In 1837, the first settlement of Madison was set up and named after former president of the united states, James Madison. Soon after the first settlers built their homes, people from all across the country began flocking here. However, long before the American settlers came to the region, Native Americans of the Ho Chunk tribe called Wisconsin and the area of Madison their home. They knew the land as Taychopera (Land of the four lakes), and lived in the areas around Lake Mendota, Lake Monona, Lake Kegonsa, and Lake Waubesa. Still today, this area is popular for outdoor activities. Famous man made landmarks, such as the Wisconsin State Capitol, Monona Terrace, First Unitarian Society Meetinghouse and Memorial Union are also famous sites visited by people from all across the nation. ...  [Read more]