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46th Wisconsin Infantry History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
The 46th Wisconsin Infantry was organized at Camp Randall in Madison and mustered into service on March 2, 1865, only a few weeks before the war ended.
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29th Wisconsin Infantry History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
The 29th Wisconsin Infantry was organized at Camp Randall in Madison and mustered into service on September 27, 1862.
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6th Wisconsin Infantry History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
The 6th Wisconsin Infantry was organized at Camp Randall in Madison and was mustered into service on July 16, 1861.
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7th Wisconsin Infantry History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
The 7th Wisconsin Infantry was organized at Camp Randall in Madison, mustered into service on September 2, 1861.
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Industrial School for Boys

Read about the school for juvenile delinquents that was formed in Waukesha, WI. This article contains links to images and official reports.
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Prisons in Wisconsin

Read a detailed history of prisons and other correctional facilities in Wisconsin. This article contains several links.
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19th Wisconsin Infantry History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
The 19th Wisconsin Infantry was organized at Camp Randall in Madison and mustered into service on April 30, 1862.
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31st Wisconsin Infantry History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
The 31st Wisconsin Infantry was organized by companies at Prairie du Chien and at Camp Utley in Racine.
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King, Gen. Rufus (1814-1876)

Wisconsin Civil War Officer, Newspaper Editor
Brief biography of Gen. Rufus King, a leader of the famous Iron Brigade and influential newspaper editor.
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Port Washington, Wisconsin - A Brief History

A Brief History of Port Washington
Discover historical details and explore our online collections related to Port Washington, Wisconsin.
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Menomonie, Wisconsin - A Brief History

A Brief History of Menomonie
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Rolette, [Jean] Joseph 1781 - 1842

fur trader, pioneer land speculator
Brief biography of [Jean] Joseph Rolette (1781 - 1842).
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Watertown, Wisconsin - A Brief History

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Oshkosh, Wisconsin - A Brief History

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Historical Details
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Sheboygan, Wisconsin - A Brief History

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La Crosse, Wisconsin

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Beloit, Wisconsin - A Brief History

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32nd Wisconsin Infantry History

Wisconsin Civil War Regiment
The 32nd Wisconsin Infantry was organized at Camp Bragg in Oshkosh and mustered into service on September 25, 1862.

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