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Historical Essay

Brunson, Alfred (1793-1882)

Wisconsin's first Methodist Missionary
Biography of Methodist clergyman, lawyer, politician and author Alfred Brunson
Historical Essay

Cadle, Richard Fish (1796-1857)

Missionary and Clergyman
Biography of Richard Fish Cadle, Episcopal clergyman and missionary who established many Wisconsin parishes.
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

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787

How Wisconsin was Divided
Discover how the Ordinance of 1787 extended government, prohibited slavery and led to the survey of public lands north of the Ohio River.

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