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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21RT_andrew-blackhawk_Black-River-Falls-WI.html
This plaque commemorates the memory and deed of Andrew Blackhawk who gave the land of the current Winnebago powwow grounds to his tribe with the hope that it would be used by his people for a common gathering site. This 10 acres of land became Win…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1J65_1897-model-french-75_Black-River-Falls-WI.html
Since its introduction in 1897, the "French 75" was first used in World War I by both the French and the Untied States. It was the U.S. Army's first modern artillery piece and is significant in the development of weaponry as the first gun fitted w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IXJ_hoffman-construction-company_Black-River-Falls-WI.html
   In the early 1900's Peter J. Hoffman organized a dray line & road construction business. Horse & mule teams pulled wagons & slip dirt scrapes. His wife Anna collected the bills. The construction company had 10 employees.    In 1927 Hof…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IXD_lunda-construction-co_Black-River-Falls-WI.html
    In the late 1920's Sam Swensen, uncle of Cliff Nelson & Milt Lunda, started the construction co. in Mt. Horeb, WI. It was relocated in 1938 to its present location in Brockway, WI. In the mid 1940's the company was named Nelson Co…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IX2_moe-hardware_Black-River-Falls-WI.html
     In 1880, 20 year old Peter L. Moe came to work at Jones & Murray Hardware & eventually gained ownership in 1896 - renaming it P.L. Moe & Co.. Pete & Anna raised six sons. Rollin "Junk" and Alvin "Beaner" became owners in 1947, in 1975…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IW3_hagens-a-w_Black-River-Falls-WI.html
      Hagen's A&W Root Beer Stand was a family-owned business for 35 years. The root beer stand was a source of summer employment for area high school students and community members. The A&W was a popular meeting place for local teens. All s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IV7_arnold-jacobson-farm_Black-River-Falls-WI.html
J-Land Farms - 2004. Albert purchased farm in 1901. Arnold sold to Junior - 1967. Today, Jerry operates the dairy farm & hopes someday, his son Jamey will carry on the "family tradition." J-Land Farms is in the Township of "Garden Valley" in Jacks…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IUA_pfaffsprairie-farm_Black-River-Falls-WI.html
The first white man to farm this land was Robert Douglas in 1839. Known as the Webb Farm for 60 years. The Plaffs purchased in 1962, and their children Tom A. and Sarah Pfaff-Clements & six grandchildren continue to make it a family farm with dair…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ITO_world-war-ii-honor-roll-world-war-i-korean-vietnam-honor-roll_Black-River-Falls-WI.html
World War II Honor Roll Dedicated to the Enduring Memory of These Men of Jackson County Who Gave Their Lives in World War II That Freedom Might Live and Grow and Increase Its Blessings Arneson, Algie T. · Bornitz, Gordon S. &mid…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IQY_jackson-county-veterans-park_Black-River-Falls-WI.html
Development Committee Officers as of 1-01-06 Chair person: Daniel E. Getchell · 1st Vice: Rodger "Red" Staffon · 2nd Vice: Dale Cummings · Finance Officer: Merlin Anderson · Adjutant: Gavin J. Johnson …
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