Term: Eau Claire [origin of place name]
Definition: In 1855..., the area which was identical in area with the present Eau Claire county, was set off as the town of Clear Water. On Oct. 6, 1856, the town of Eau Claire was set off as Eau Claire county by act of legislature.
[Source: p.30 of History of Eau Claire county by Bailey.]
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