Mosinee, Wisconsin
Population: 3,820
Located in Marathon County
The City of Mosinee was first called Little Bull Falls. The surrounding area was a dense forest inhabited by an abundance of wild animals. The untamed Wisconsin River, with its large rocks and boulders, went roaring and swirling past. The banks were barely able to hold back the raging water. Little Bull Falls became Mosinee on July 22, 1857, when the post office was officially designated. Soon more people came bringing new ideas. Openings appeared in the dense forest. Farms were started, buildings grew, and churches were built. Law and order were upheld when the first constable was elected in 1889. The first high school began in 1902. A bank was built in 1905. A volunteer fire department was formed, also. Ms. Marie Smerda Mosinee's First School Teacher In 1898 a public library was built by Mr. Joseph Dessert. The original building is still standing. Although remodeling has been done over the years, it is still a beautiful building to see. In 1906, Mr. Dessert gave the library as a gift to the Village of Mosinee.
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