1. "It is so named because of a large number of bleached human skulls and bones said by the Menomonie to have been scattered about on a field of battle between the Sauk Indians and the French." 2. Winneconne comes from Win-i-ka-ning (Wee-nee-kau-ning) meaning "a dirty place." 3. "Feasting place" from "ween" (marrow) and "kaning" (deer bones).

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[Source: 1. Milwaukee Journal, 16 Nov. 1926.2. Sheboygan Daily Press, 19 Mar. 1936.3. Milwaukee Sentinel, 29 Aug. 1939.]