Historic Third Ward district in downtown
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Wisconsin is the 30th state of the United States of America. It is located in the Midwestern region of the country and is one of the eight states whose proximity to the Great Lakes gives it a distinctive history, economy and culture. Wisconsin is bordered by Michigan to the east, Minnesota to the west, Lake Superior to the north, and Iowa and Illinois to the south.

The lands that would become Wisconsin was inhabited by Native Americans long before the first European settlers arrived in the 16th century. The French were the first to settle in the area, whose primary interest was the animal pelts that can be obtained from beaver, sea otter, buffalo, as well as occasionally deer, bear, ermine and skunk in the area. In 1761, during the onset of the French and Indian War, the British gradually took over Wisconsin starting with Green Bay and by 1763 had taken control of all of Wisconsin.

Wisconsin was acquired by the newly formed United States of America with the Treaty of Paris in 1783. With the never ending confrontations with the natives, the Wisconsin Territory was created by an Act of Congress in 1836. By the mid 1840s, the population of Wisconsin Territory had surpassed the required to become a state, and in 1848, Wisconsin became the last state entirely east of the Mississippi River to be admitted to the Union as the 30th state.

During the American civil war, Wisconsin was instrumental by providing around 91 thousand troops for the Union Army. It was the only state to organize troop replacements, leading generals who came from the north to prefer having troops from the state under their command if possible.

In the 20th century, Wisconsin continued to take part in some of the most significant events of the country, ranging from the anti communist crusades of Senator Joseph McCarthy during the height of World War 2, to the radical anti war protests at UW-Madison that culminated in the Sterling Hall bombing in August 1970. The state also was a big contributor to the war effort during both world wars in the 20th century.

Military Education in Wisconsin

Throughout its history, Wisconsin has been involved in almost all conflicts the nation has participated into, starting from the centuries of sustained conflict against the natives, to the French and Indian Wars, then later on during the Antebellum and the American Civil War.

Due to a rich history of significant military involvement, Wisconsin is a natural site for military education. Furthermore, the presence of several military installations, including Fort McCoy in Monroe, influences the state’s feasibility in providing military education.

Wisconsin Military Boarding Schools

Currently, there are several military schools and programs offered by private institutions all over the state, including private military schools, college prep military schools, public elementary military schools, as well as military programs offered by state colleges. To find a military boarding school, just click on any of the links below.