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Mayville

Origin of Mayville, Wisconsin

Mayville, Wisconsin | Wisconsin Historical Society
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In honor of "Uncle" May, one of the early settlers and proprietors of the town site.In honor of Chester and S.P. May, pioneers, the name Mayville was given to the trading post established at the point they had settled.

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[Source: Dodge County, p. 562Waupun Leader-News. June 3rd, 1937.]