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Historical Essay

Harvey, Cordelia (1824–1895)

Civil War Philanthropist, Wisconsin First Lady, Nurse, and Teacher
A brief biography of Wisconsin’s Florence Nightingale, Cordelia Harvey who was a strong voice for innovatring Civil War Military hospitals.
Historical Essay

Black Hawk (1767-1838)

Leader and warrior of the Sauk Indians
Biography of Black Hawk
Historical Essay

Lincoln, Abraham (in Wisconsin)

Documented and Legendary Accounts of Lincoln's Visits to Wisconsin
Abraham Lincoln's visits to Wisconsin, documented and legendary.
Historical Essay

Wisconsin (oldest cities and towns)

Learn about the oldest cities and towns in Wisconsin which were established by 1836 and still exist today.
Property Record

9436 S. Creek Rd.

Community: Beloit
County: Rock
Historic Name: Bennett-Murphy House
Reference Number: 134038
Property Record

HORACE WHITE PARK, BOUNDED BY E GRAND, COLLEGE, BUS HIGHWAYNELL AND PARK

Community: Beloit
County: Rock
Historic Name: Public Square
Reference Number: 81876
Property Record

1012 E GRAND AVE

Community: Beloit
County: Rock
Historic Name: Mechanics Green Park
Reference Number: 86620

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