<P> Founded in 1829 on an isthmus between Lake Monona and Lake Mendota , Madison was named the capital of the Wisconsin Territory in 1836 and became the capital of the state of Wisconsin when it was admitted to the Union in 1848 . That same year , the University of Wisconsin was founded in Madison and the state government and university have become the city 's two largest employers . The city is also known for its lakes , restaurants , and extensive network of parks and bike trails , with much of the park system designed by landscape architect John Nolen . </P>
<P> Founded in 1829 on an isthmus between Lake Monona and Lake Mendota , Madison was named the capital of the Wisconsin Territory in 1836 and became the capital of the state of Wisconsin when it was admitted to the Union in 1848 . That same year , the University of Wisconsin was founded in Madison and the state government and university have become the city 's two largest employers . The city is also known for its lakes , restaurants , and extensive network of parks and bike trails , with much of the park system designed by landscape architect John Nolen . </P>
when did madison became the capital of wisconsin
when did madison became the capital of wisconsin
1848
1848