First called "the grove" bacause of the beautiful trees on the west and north. Was named Evansville after 1845 in honor of the late Dr. J. M.Evans, Sr; first doctor ministering to the sick in the small community.

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[Source: Wisconsin State Jounal, Madison, Oct. 27, 1941; p.44 of "Know Rock County"]