THE HISTORY OF DUNN COUNTY

Dunn County was formed out of a portion of Chippewa County on February 19, 1854. At that time it embraced all of the present Dunn and Pepin Counties. The "Seat of Justice" was to be located at Amos Collburn's at or near the ferry across the Red Cedar River near its mouth at Dunnville. The courthouse in Dunnville burned to the ground in October 1858. After several months of moving from place to place the county seat was moved to Menomonie on January 1, 1861.

Its name was derived from Charles Dunn, first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Wisconsin territory, appointed by President Andrew Jackson in 1835.

Caddie Woodlawn Park
Caddie Woodlawn Park

Jurisdiction over Dunn County has been claimed by four nations: Spain, France, England, and the United States. Its territory covers some 858 square miles. The ethnic background of its people is primarily German and Norwegian.

Several historic sites of note include the Mabel Tainter Memorial, Wilson Place Museum, and the Dunn County Heritage Museum in Menomonie, the Caddie Woodlawn Roadside Park and the Empire in Pine lumbering museum in Downsville
 
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2 Comments on Dunn County History

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A little history sure helps people relocating to get a feel for the area.  Good post.
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