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Historical Essay

Grignon, Augustin (1780-1860)

Fur Trader
Brief bio of Augustin Grignon, a fur trader who ran a gristmill and flour mill at Kaukauna.
Historical Essay

Paper Industry in Wisconsin

Brief history of the paper industry in Wisconsin.
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.
Historical Essay

Wisconsin's Early Schools

How the University was Began
Discover how the lack of educational opportunities in Wisconsin helped create the University of Wisconsin.

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