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WISCONSIN LORE by
Robert E. Gard & L.G. Sorden
Duell, Sloan, & Pearce: NY (1962).
Check out the folklore behind these cities
| TITLE | Folk Lore |
|---|---|
| Altdorf | Named from Altdorf in Canton Uri, Switzerland. WoodCo |
| Arpin | From pioneer settlers. WoodCo |
| Babcock | From J. W. Babcock. WoodCo |
| Chicago | Indian meaning den of skunk |
| Grand Rapids | Original name of Wisconsin Rapids, near the grand rapids of the Wisconsin River. Indian name was 'Ajawagum', meaning, "on the other side, or across a river". WoodCo |
| Marathon | Named from a Greek battlefield. |
| Marshfield | Names for J. J. Marsh of New York who own most of the town. WoodCo |
| Milladore | Original name was Mill Creek, later changed. WoodCo |
| Nekoosa | 'Running water', Rapids appear here in the Wisconsin River. WoodCo |
| Pittsville | Names after the Pitts family, first settlers in the locality. WoodCo |
| Waupun | Named as a result of a mistake by early settlers. Indians knew Waupun as 'Waubun' meaning, "the early day". James Doty, then delegate in Congress, named it Waupun. WoodCo |
| Wausau | In Chippewa, it is 'Wassa' for "far, faraway". MarathonCo |
| Wisconsin Rapids | Consolidation of Grand Rapids and Centralia in 1900. WoodCo |
| Wisconsin River | 'Owiskonsin-sib |
| Wood County | Named in honor of Joseph Wood, Assemblyman from Grand Rapids, WI |
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