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2 unusual facts about Wisconsin Highway 190


Wisconsin Highway 190

The road's name comes from older mapping methods that the road would lead directly towards the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison if built in a straight line from Lake Michigan, though current day mapping actually places it two miles north of downtown Madison.

The Harley-Davidson Motorcycle middle-weight engine assembly plant and Product Development Center (PDC) are located at the intersection of WIS 190 and US Highway 45 (US 45) in Milwaukee.



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