Photo Gallery - Historical Society

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The Zeda Logging Mill

The Zeda Logging Mill was located in southern Knapp. Like the rest of the sawmills in the area, it helped to make timber a booming industry and was greatly responsible for the growth and expansion of the region.

The Zeda Logging Mill

World War War II Memorial

The World War II Memorial Monument located in Black River Falls stood as a reminder of the many who died in World War II. Although it no longer exists, the citizens of Jackson County still appreciate the accomplishments of its soldiers.

World War War II Memorial

World War I

With war breaking out in Europe in 1914, the United States began to mobilize in 1917. Gathered outside Black River Falls, we see a group of soldiers marching off to battle. Without a doubt, many did not march back.

World War I

William Miller Motel

With many visitors arriving daily on trains, lodging was very important to the Merrillan of yesteryear. Many of those visitors stayed at the William Miller Hotel located in Merrillan.

William Miller Motel

Town of Clay Wagner Family

Located in the logging town of Clay, the Wagner family poses in front of their store, which also was the location of the post office in the region.

Town of Clay Wagner Family

Ho-Chunk Women

This photograph shows two Native American women wearing traditional dresses. Notice the intricate patterns on their shawls.

Ho-Chunk Women

Town of Curran Farm

This picture gives a glimpse into the life of farmers in the early 20th century in Jackson County. With winter fast approaching, this farmer loads feed into a stone silo for the winter months ahead. While still using horses and manual power to pull his equipment.

Town of Curran Farm

Swedish Farmer

With one of his cattle looking on, a Swedish farmer stands in front of his homestead in Cleveland. With fertile flat land, many immigrants came to Jackson county to try their hand at farming.

Swedish Farmer

Springfield Farm

This photograph shows a recently mown hayfield from around 1912 on a Springfield farm. The fresh hay bales will soon be stored in the barn in the background to be used during the winter on this farm located just outside Taylor.

Springfield Farm

Spanish American Solider

With a call to duty in 1898, this solider in the Spanish-American war headed south to serve his county. Perhaps this noble citizen of Jackson County rode along side Teddy Roosevelt up San Juan Hill.

Spanish American Solider

Shamrock Farmer

They say necessity is the mother of all invention, and this photograph of a farmer in Manchester proves that. With a horse and a cow pulling his farm wagon, the farmer in the village of Shamrock knows how to get the most out of his animals.

Shamrock Farmer

The Sechlerville Starch Factory

The Sechlerville Starch Factory was located in the central part of the township. This factory, though no longer in use, was once a booming industry in the Hixton area.

The Sechlerville Starch Factor...

Pow-Wow

Here we see several of the dancers during the annual pow-wow. Pictured are some of the leaders of the Ho-Chunk tribe.

Pow-Wow

Polley Mansion

The Polley's were one of the wealthiest families in the area during the early 20th century. Here we see the Polley Mansion located in the village of Melrose, one of the largest buildings in the county at the time.

Polley Mansion

Hatfield Picnic

After hopping in the family car and making the short drive to Lake Arbutus, this family knew how to enjoy warm summer days in Hatfield.

Hatfield Picnic

Perry Creek

Enjoying their walk in southwestern Brockway, these two ladies enjoy a quiet moment near Perry Creek. Perry Creek was once home to several of the forty sawmills scattered through Jackson County.

Perry Creek

Northfield Main Street

Northfield General Store

The Northfield General Store

Northfield General Store

North Bend Motel

Located in downtown North Bend, we see the North Bend Hotel in this photograph from 1910. One of the largest hotels in the area, the North Bend Hotel for many years was a popular destination for visitors to the area.

North Bend Motel

Narrancong Mill

With the swift Squaw Creek flowing underneath it, the Narracong Mill was one of many lumber mills in Jackson County. If you look closely, you can see a young boy fishing the rushing waters.

Narrancong Mill

Millston Depot

With the Northwest Railroad running through town, the Millston Depot was an important place for the community. With many freight and passenger trains running through town, there was always something happening at the depot.

Millston Depot

Millston Church

Like much of the region, Millston was settled by Scandinavians . This photograph shows one of the most important buildings to the pioneer settlers, the village Chapel.

Millston Church

Merrillan Depot

This photograph shows the depot in Merrillan. With the intersection of the two rail lines, this was the busiest depot in the county with trains pulling into town during all hours of the day and night.

Merrillan Depot

Melrose Main Street

Here we see Main Street in the village of Melrose. This photograph, looking North, shows many of the shops in this thriving town. Notice the contrast of the automobile on the right side of the picture and the horse in the center of the picture.

Melrose Main Street

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