Springbrook [origin of place name] | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Springbrook [origin of place name]

Springbrook [origin of place name] | Wisconsin Historical Society
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Springbrook, in Chippewa, is Mokidjiwanibi-Sibiwishe, from "mokidjiwanibi" (a spring or fountain) and "sibiwishe" (a brook or creek).

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[Source: Card file at the WHS Library reference desk]