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By Melinda Anne Roberts Correspondent DE PERE – Nearly 580 Wisconsin Historical Society official markers peppered throughout the state mark notable people, places and events in Wisconsin history. Four of these prestigious markers have been erected in De Pere. Significant efforts to preserve, restore and label historic sites had been underway in New England and …

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Mar 4 2019

Buried at Duck Creek Cemetery: The story of medicine man apprentice Skinny Otter

Wisconsin History Spot / By The Press

HOWARD – With traffic frequently moving well-above the posted 35 mph speed limit, the average traveler most likely flies past the field at the southwest corner of Velp Avenue and Riverview Drive without noticing the arched iron arbor and identifying information on top – 1800 Duck Creek Cemetery. Still today just a stone’s throw from …

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Jan 11 2019

Wisconsin History Spot: An act to incorporate the village of West De Pere

De Pere, Wisconsin History Spot / By The Press

DE PERE – A long time ago, on the banks of the Fox River at Rapides des Peres, two communities wrangled for an economic stronghold against a neighbor on the opposite shore. Dr. Louis Carabin attended the first meeting of the Green Bay city council on May 6, 1854, at the town hall. Along with …

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Jan 2 2019

From Ashwaubomay to Ashwaubenon: How the village got its name

Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin History Spot / By The Press

By Melinda Anne Roberts Hobby historian and “Little Wisconsin” author ASHWAUBENON – The historical marker affixed to a red granite boulder on the west bank of the Fox River at the center of Ashwaubomay Memorial River Park tells the story of a young Ottawa brave named Little Crow and how the kidnapping of a young …

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Nov 30 2018

The Early History of Duck Creek: Part III

Howard, News, Wisconsin History Spot / By The Press

By Melinda Anne Roberts Hobby historian and “Little Wisconsin” author Editor’s note: This article is the final part of the series. For more information about the history of Duck Creek and Howard, visit the Howard-Suamico Historical Society website at hshistoricalsociety.org, or visit gopresstimes.com to view the previous stories. HOWARD – With all the roundabouts, overpasses, …

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Oct 25 2018

Wisconsin History Spot: The Early History of Duck Creek, Part II

Howard, News / By The Press

By Melinda Anne Roberts Hobby historian and “Little Wisconsin” author Editor’s note: This article is Part II of a series. For more information about the history of Duck Creek and Howard, visit the Howard-Suamico Historical Society website at hshistoricalsociety.org/. HOWARD – With all the roundabouts, overpasses and heavy traffic, it may be difficult to imagine …

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Sep 27 2018

The Wisconsin History Spot: The early history of Duck Creek

Howard, Wisconsin History Spot / By The Press

By Melinda Anne Roberts Hobby historian and “Little Wisconsin” author Editor’s note: History is all around us. Over the centuries, important people in our backyard visited significant places in pursuit of noble endeavors. Most of these people are now forgotten, and most of these places glanced over with nary a thought. The Wisconsin History Spot …

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Aug 31 2018

The Wisconsin History Spot: Rosalie Marie Laborde Dousman, ‘A Lady of Great Merit’

Wisconsin History Spot / By The Press

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