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Historical Essay

Catlin, John, 1803-1874

Brief biography of pioneer lawyer, politician and railroad man John Catlin.
Brief biography of pioneer lawyer, politician and railroad man John Catlin.
Historical Essay

Martin, Morgan Lewis 1805-1887

Lawyer, Judge, Politician and Land Speculator
Biography of lawyer, judge, politician and land speculator Morgan Lewis Martin.
Historical Essay

Notable Fires in Wisconsin

See a list and brief description of significant fires in Wisconsin history.
Historical Essay

Czechs in Wisconsin

Brief history of Czechs in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

American Revolution in Wisconsin, 1776-1783

Brief history of The American Revolution (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 First Election

Creating the Wisconsin Territory
Discover the story of Wisconsin's first elections and how the state was divided into its present-day areas.
Historical Essay

Epidemic Anniversary

A History of Disease in Wisconsin
Read this informative collection of all the outbreaks and epidemics in Wisconsin's history.
Historical Essay

The French Fur Trade in Wisconsin

When the Beaver was King
Discover how beavers transformed Wisconsin's economy in the 1650s for the next two centuries.

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