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Changing Gears

December 17, 2020 AustinMFrederick

A few months ago I made the decision to step down from the board of directors of the Winnebago County Historical & Archaeological Society. I have been a board members since April 2014, and I felt it was my time to step away from that role and just participate as a volunteer. I've made so… Continue reading Changing Gears

1819 - Wisconsin Governor Leonard James Farwell Born
On this date
1843 - Photographer H.H. Bennett Born
Pioneering landscape photographer H.H. Bennett (1843-1908) was born in Canada. He came to Wisconsin Dells in 1857, where he rose to fame as one of the nation's premier landscape photographers. His images were distributed around the nation, often as stereoscope views, and did much to promote early tourism in the Dells. You can
1863 - (Civil War) Engagements in Arkansas
The 2nd Wisconsin Cavalry fought a skirmish at Clarendon Road near Helena, Arkansas. On the same day, the 23rd Wisconsin Infantry led an expedition to South Bend, Arkansas.
1903 - Fairwater State Bank Organized
On this date the Fairwater State Bank was organized with capital of $25,000. The first bank president was Mr. A.W. Bonesteel; Vice President, Mr. Derk Bruins; and Mr. C. Griffith served as the first bank cashier. There were originally twenty-five stockholders in this establishment. [Source: