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Historical Essay

Nicolet, Jean 1598-1642

French Explorer
Biography of French explorer Jean Nicolet, believed to be the first European to see Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

Williams, Eleazer 1788-1858

Canadian Clergyman, Missionary and Con Artist
Biography of Eleazer Williams, a Canadian clergyman and missionary who claimed to be the French Lost Dauphin.
Historical Essay

Street, Joseph Montfort 1780-1840

Indian Agent
Biography of Indian agent Joseph Montfort Street.
Historical Essay

Red Bird, Ho-Chunk chief, 1788-1828

Death of the Chief
Discover the history of Ho-Chunk chief Red Bird from 1788-1828.
Historical Essay

Neenah, Wisconsin - A Brief History

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Historical Essay

Two Rivers, Wisconsin - A Brief History

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Historical Essay

Tomah, Wisconsin - A Brief History

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Historical Essay

De Pere, Wisconsin - A Brief History

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Historical Essay

Black River Falls, Wisconsin - A Brief History

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Beaver Dam, Wisconsin - A Brief History

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Historical Essay

Waukesha, Wisconsin - A Brief History

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Historical Essay

Winnebago Indians (Historic Marker Erected 1973)

A Brief Introduction
Read about the term Winnebago Indians, and follow links to the Ho-Chunk and Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska to learn more about the communities.

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