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Plat map of Forest County, Wisconsin, depicting township, range, and section lines

On Memorial Day, 2025, in Crandon, Wisconsin, a ceremony was held where we remembered those who sacrificed their lives for our country and dedicated a statue that honors those heroes who gave their lives and served in World War II, who are called the…

This photo captures a group of people, likely Native Americans, gathered near a small cabin, with a white teepee visible in the foreground. A young boy is looking directly at the camera, while others face a group of individuals approaching from the…

Photo of a large lumbermill building with two smokestacks. Several men can be seen in the photo near the building.

This photo, taken on April 28, 1907, at the intersection of Lake Avenue and Polk Street in Crandon, Wisconsin, looks northeast toward the Forest County courthouse square. The original sheriff's residence is visible within the square, surrounded by a…

A reproduction of an oval-shaped portrait photo of a young man. The reproduction has "Abe VanZile" written on the front.

Newspaper clipping from an unknown newspaper dated November 26, 19334 that details the Golden Wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Van Zile, Sr., of Crandon.

Photo of a log cabin built in a clearing. A well with a hand pump can be seen in front of the cabin, as well as a game pole to the left of the cabin. Two additional rooms have been attached to the cabin.

Black and white photo of two women, three men and one small child standing in front of a snow covered wigwam. The front of the photo is labeled Long John's, John Duck's, John Bear, John Duck and Long John.

A picture postcard of the Forest County Courthouse building in Crandon, Wisconsin. A large flag can been seen flying atop the courthouse dome.