Sheboygan County has a rich and varied Native America past. When the first Europeans arrived, there were probably only about a thousand Indians permanently residing in Sheboygan County. During the fishing season on Lake Michigan in spring there were for a few weeks perhaps one or two thousand more. These Indians had relinquished their title to the land by various treaties made with the United States, from 1831 to 1833, but remained here for a number of years until they gradually moved to other locales, as their former hunting and fishing territories disappeared. What is known of the Indians of Sheboygan County comes mostly from the perspective of white settlers. The Native Americans neither kept nor left any written records; they had no written language forms. What is known of their manner of life, their history and traditions, has come down to us in their myths and legends, through archeological remains, and in the accounts of explorers, missionaries, traders and early settlers. The records of even their white observers are scattered and scanty. They are mainly recitals of their own activities, their references to the Indians usually being only incidental. Much valuable information concerning the life and characteristics of the Indians has been obliterated, although some remains. This book will share a sampling of the written information gleaned from the archives of the Sheboygan County Historical Research Center.

"This beautiful book, filled with color photos, will introduce or remind you of the amazing things about one of Sheboygan County's best neighborhoods. Created with input from the residents of the area, it's a great read. The tour spans Black River's past, present, and future. It includes rare Native American burial grounds, a noted collection of artifacts, five ship captains and a seafarer, Wisconsin's first scout troop, folk and contemporary artists, a number one hit on America's record charts, three nature preserves, a pair of popular state parks, and a proposal to replace a pristine forest with a world-class golf course." --

The untold stories of the tranquil town of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, that have been swept under the rug or lost over the years. Sheboygan deserves its reputation as a conservative city clean, quiet and law-abiding. But here are some stories that have been swept under the rug or lost overboard. Venture into the mists of the "Lake Michigan Triangle" that have swallowed boats, planes and entire tribes. Investigate speakeasy shootings, safes burgled by a fly swatter, poisoned Christmas candy, flaming shipwrecks and the hoax that had militiamen firing on their own cattle. Or just sit down with some bizarre anecdotes about a hometown you thought you knew, from the town's first baseball game to the man freed from jail by a jug of whiskey to the deputy sheriff who had to enforce Nicholas Hoffman's first bath in 50 years.

Additional works have been added to the Sheboygan County Historical Documents collection which will continue to help researchers in their quest for information. The newly added city directories will assist genealogists and historians, while the other specialized historical items will open new vistas to Sheboygan's early history. Further use of these materials will promote increased knowledge of Sheboygan County's fascinating history with a deeper understanding of the past. This collection will provide researchers, students, genealogists, and the general history buff the opportunity to explore a wealth of historical information about this county. It also provides an understanding of how this history contributed to the historical development of this state and country.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1912 edition. Excerpt: ... German wedding in the city of Sheboygan. During all the years of her married life she was a faithful wife and a devoted mother. Her earthly pilgrimage came to a close in the year 1888 and some years later her husband, Leopold Gutsch, passed to the Land Beyond. The later years of his life were spent in the home of his youngest son. Leopold Gutsch was a man of unusual business ability and by continuous application he had the satisfaction of seeing his business, which was started in a very modest way, develop into one of the important brewing establishments of northeastern Wisconsin. He was a man universally esteemed by his fellow associates, strictly honest in all matters of business, friendly and considerate in his regard for others, to whom he often extended a helping hand in the battle of life, a loyal husband and a faithful father and his memory is cherished as among the most valuable assets of the family history. ADOLPH FRED GUTSCH. Well known and prominent among the German-American residents of Sheboygan was Adolph Fred Gutsch, who for many years was extensively and successfully engaged in the brewing business. He was born in the city where his entire life was passed, his birth there occurring September 17, 1858. He was a son of Leopold Gutsch, a native of Baden, Germany, who was born December 20. 1818, and in 1847 emigrated to the United States, making his way at once to Sheboygan. Here he embarked in the brewing business in partnership with his twin brother, Francis. They began in a small frame building bin as their patronage increased sought more commodious quarters, removing to the corner of North Water street and Xew York avenue, where they erected large brick buildings and carried on an extensive business. The partnership was...