Langlade County Historical
Society
Origin of Langlade County
Politically, Langlade County was
originally part of the Northwest Territory with the first surveys coming
in 1851. In 1879 the Wisconsin legislature created Marinette and
"New County" from Shawano and Oconto County territory largely
through the efforts of one man, Squire A. Taylor, a well-educated and
progressive Lily citizen. In February, 1880, the legislature changed the
name to Langlade County in honor of Charles de Langlade, the most
colorful and renowned pioneer of the wild and unexplored Wisconsin
Indian territory of the 1700s.
The Society is entirely self-supporting .
We
Depend upon financial gifts to sustain
this important
Cultural institution.
New Members are always welcome. For more
information
About joining the Society click on
membership or write to:
Langlade County Historical Society,
P.O. Box 219
404 S. Superior St.
Antigo, Wi 54409
Member of the Wisconsin State
Historical Society
