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Historical Essay

Pecatonica River, Green County

Origin of the Pecatonica River
Discover the history of the Pecatonica River.
Historical Essay

Rewey

Origin of Rewey, Wisconsin
Discover the history of Rewey, Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Brunson, Alfred (1793-1882)

Wisconsin's first Methodist Missionary
Biography of Methodist clergyman, lawyer, politician and author Alfred Brunson
Historical Essay

Cadle, Richard Fish (1796-1857)

Missionary and Clergyman
Biography of Richard Fish Cadle, Episcopal clergyman and missionary who established many Wisconsin parishes.
Historical Essay

Woodman, Cyrus 1814-1889

Lawyer, Land Agent, Banker and Lumberman
Biography of lawyer, land agent, banker and lumberman Cyrus Woodman.
Historical Essay

Strong, Moses McCure 1810-1894

Lawyer, Politician, Land Speculator, Promoter and Author
Biography of lawyer, politician, land speculator and promoter and author of a History of the Territory of Wisconsin, Moses Mccure Strong.
Historical Essay

Adamsville [origin of place name]

Term: Adamsville [origin of place name] in the Dictionary of Wisconsin History
Historical Essay

Avoca

Origin of Avoca, Wisconsin
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Historical Essay

Dodgeville

Origin of Dodgeville, Wisconsin
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Helena, Iowa Co.

Origin of Helena, Wisconsin
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Iowa County

Origin of Iowa County, Wisconsin
Discover the history of Iowa County, Wisconsin.

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