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Historical Essay

Case, Jerome Increase (1819-1891)

Agricultural Innovator
Biography of Racine-based Jerome Increase Case, one of the leaders in the agricultural revolution.
Historical Essay

Egg Harbor (Eagle Island)

Origin of Egg Harbor, Wisconsin
Discover the history of Egg Harbor, Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Ashwabena, Brown Co.

Origins of Ashwabena, Wisconsin
Discover the history of Ashwabena, Wisconsin
Historical Essay

Cast Iron Effigy Mound Model

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
Cast iron Wisconsin effigy mound model in the shape of a "trunk and arms of a man", designed by Increase A. Lapham, c. 1875. (Museum object #1975.8.12)
Historical Essay

Plants native to Wisconsin

Brief description of plants native to Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Lapham, Increase, 1811-1875

Wisconsin's First Scientist
Read about Wisconsin's first scientist. Learn about his achievements; including his scientific writings, and his work as an engineer and land surveyor.
Historical Essay

Prairieville (Waukesha)

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

Conservation in Wisconsin

The People who Shaped the Movement
Discover how a 19th century Scottish farm boy and many other devoted citizens created the conservation movement in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Quinnesec

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

Mullet River, Sheboygan Co.

Origin of the Mullet River
Discover the history of the Mullet River
Historical Essay

Des Plaines River, Racine Co.

Origin of the Des Plaines River
Brief description of the history of the Des Plaines River.
Historical Essay

Navarino, Brown County

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

Oconto River

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

Okauchee Lake

Origin of Okauchee Lake, Wisconsin
Discover the history of Okauchee Lake, Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Neshoto, Manitowoc County

Origin of Neshoto, Wisconsin
Discover the history of Neshoto, Wisconsin
Historical Essay

School Lands

Brief explanation of school lands and their history in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Montreal River

Origin of the Montreal River
Discover the history of the Montreal River
Historical Essay

Pigeon River

Origin of Pigeon River, Wisconsin
Discover the history of Pigeon River, Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Puckaway Lake, Marquette County

Origin of Puckaway Lake, Wisconsin
Discover the history of Puckaway Lake, Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Prairie du Sac, Sauk County

Origin of Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin
Discover the history of Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin.

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