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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

Evinrude, Ole 1877-1934

Inventor
Biography of Ole Evinrude, a Norwegian-American inventor who created the first outboard motor.
Historical Essay

Niedecker, Lorine, 1903-1970

Fort Atkinson Poet
Biography of Lorine Niedecker, a poet raised in Fort Atkinson.
Historical Essay

Chynoweth, Mary Hayes (1825-1905)

Spiritualist and Psychic Healer
Biography of spiritualist and psychic healer Mary Hayes Chynoweth.
Historical Essay

Chamberlin, Thomas Chrowder (1843-1928)

Professor, University President, Geologist and Author
Discover the history of professor, university president, geologist and author, Thomas Chrowder Chamberlin, who establishing the university extension.
Historical Essay

Watertown, Wisconsin - A Brief History

Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to Watertown, Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin - A Brief History

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Historical Essay

Fort Atkinson

Origin of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin
Discover the history of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Helenville

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

Jefferson County

Origin of Jefferson County, Wisconsin
Discover the history of Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Johnson Creek

Origin of Johnson Creek, Wisconsin
Discover the history of Johnson Creek, Wisconsin.
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Koshkonong

Origin of Koshkonong, Wisconsin
Discover the history of Koshkonong, Wisconsin.

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