County
1431955 is part of Marathon County, Wisconsin. Marathon County is in the north-central area of the state and has a population of 134,063. It is bordered by Chippewa, Wood, Portage, Waupaca, Shawano, and Lincoln counties. In the county, there are many rivers, including the Wisconsin River, which is the largest river in the state. The city of Wausau is the county seat. The county is home to several state parks, including Blue Hills, Rib Mountain, Big Eau Pleine, and Alexander Lake. There are also several cities and villages, such as Marathon, Edgar, Mosinee, Hatley, Stratford, and Kronenwetter. The county also contains several lakes, including Lake Wausau, WhiteLake, Lake Emily, and Big Eau Pleine. Marathon County is also home to several famous businesses and organizations, such as Wisconsin Public Radio, the Wisconsin Valley Fair, the Marathon County Historical Society, and the Marathon County Public Library.