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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11M3_elvers-corner_Black-Earth-WI.html
This corner has a colorful background as the site of a saw mill, grist mill, post office, grocery store, hotel, blacksmith shop, dance hall and until 1958 the Town Hall.
In 1847 Samuel Lattimer built a saw mill that operated until 1865 when it …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11LV_peculiar-corners_Black-Earth-WI.html
In 1898 at this site a post office named Peculiar was opened in Tom Denny's farmhouse. Many colorful tales are told as to how it got its name.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMS40_patrons-mercantile-co-op_Black-Earth-WI.html
Town of Vermont farmers, beset by a depressed economy in the early 1890's, organized a company to obtain quality products at fair prices. Amos Thorsrud was the first general manager. He and Nels Simley toured local farms to sell $10 shares in a co…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOQ1_vermont-creek_Black-Earth-WI.html
This once clear tributary to the Wisconsin River now carries tons of soil from croplands on ridges and slopes. Silver maples, willows and box elders grow on the soil deposited by erosion. The low peaty meadows on both sides of the creek serve as a…