History of Jefferson County, New York
Author | : Samuel W. Durant |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 852 |
Release | : 1878 |
Genre | : Jefferson County (N.Y.) |
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Author | : Samuel W. Durant |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 852 |
Release | : 1878 |
Genre | : Jefferson County (N.Y.) |
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Author | : Carolyn Green Satterfield |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 166 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : Birmingham (Ala.) |
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Author | : W. F. Jannke |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 132 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780738503073 |
Jefferson County holds a unique place in the history of the state of Wisconsin. Founded in 1836 by Yankee settlers from New England, it began as an agriculturally-based county but soon rose to prominence as the cradle of the dairy industry. Nestled in the valley of the Rock River in southeastern Wisconsin, Jefferson County has always figured prominently in the history of the state due to its proximity to both Milwaukee, Wisconsin's largest city, and Madison, the state capital. Jefferson County, Wisconsin looks at the history of this area from 1836 to the present day. The historic images and informative text allow the reader to view changes in industry, gain greater insight into the history of education, and better understand the historic roles that religion and the ever-important rivers have played in defining Jefferson County. By the beginning of the twentieth century, and for many years after, Jefferson County was the leader in the dairy industry. Education also played an important role in the makeup of the county's character. Such important educational milestones as the first kindergarten in America, founded in Watertown in 1856, and the first free textbooks in the state bear witness to the county's commitment to the educational betterment of its children. Since the 1960s, much has changed in Jefferson County, and this book will serve as a permanent record of its wonderful history, which is sometimes too easily forgotten.
Author | : Millard Kessler Bushong |
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Total Pages | : 466 |
Release | : 1941 |
Genre | : History |
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Author | : Jefferson County Historical Society (N.Y.) |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 16 |
Release | : 1928 |
Genre | : Jefferson County (N.Y.) |
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Author | : Archie P. McDonald |
Publisher | : HPN Books |
Total Pages | : 101 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 1893619605 |
An illustrated history of Jefferson County, Texas, paired with histories of the local companies.
Author | : Kate M. Scott |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 894 |
Release | : 1888 |
Genre | : Jefferson County (Pa.) |
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Author | : Jefferson County Historical Society (N.Y.) |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 214 |
Release | : 1887 |
Genre | : Jefferson County (N.Y.) |
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Author | : Jefferson County Historical Society |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 132 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780738556222 |
On Washington's Olympic Peninsula, at the entrance to Puget Sound, the Port Townsend of the 1850s was perfectly situated for sailing vessels. By 1880, thousands of ships from all over the world were passing through. Optimistic investors sought fortunes in shipping, logging, lumber mills, and land speculation. While commerce flourished at sea level, citizens built fine homes, churches, schools, clubs, a respectable shopping district, and parks uptown on the bluff. The settlers of this lovely seaport enjoyed rich cultural and social lives. Port Townsend went bust after the anticipated railroad failed to arrive. It remained largely frozen in time without economic motivation to tear down and replace its fine Victorian architecture. It wasn't until the 1970s that the beautiful setting and buildings were discovered by artists, hippies, preservationists, and, later, tourists and retirees. The town is now a thriving arts and cultural community, still beautiful, still small and remote.