David Anthony
I was born in 1806 and was the first Anthony to settle in the State of Wisconsin. I married Jane Runey, the daughter of the first settler in the area. We were the first to be married in the town. We had quite a scare at our wedding as the clergyman was late in arriving. […]
1924 Oregon Girls’ Basketball Team
The 1924 Oregon Girls’ Basketball team
Fire Chiefs – Oregon, WI
Fire Chiefs
Elias Waterman
My wife Hanna Devoe Waterman and I moved to the town of Rutland in 1850. It was a long journey from Utica NY. We took the train and then came by covered wagon, which we drove from the railhead near Janesville. I was born in Vermont and my wife was born in New York. My […]
1947-1948 Oregon Town Basketball Team
This Oregon Town basketball team from 1947-1948
Jerry Neath
REMEMBERING GERALD “JERRY” NEATH February 4, 1939 -August 12, 2023 Gerard was born on February 4, 1939, the eldest son of Eldon and Catherine Neath; a loving husband to Jeanne for 37 years, a caring stepfather to Jennifer and a beloved brother of Larry and Rick Neath and their families. Jerry loved his family, […]
Oregon Life Vists the Museum
On Tuesday, April 12th, Frank Caruso from OCA Media visited the Museum to learn what the Tuesday crew does at the museum and all about the history of the Oregon Area Historical Society for his Oregon Life segment. Thank you Frank for spending the day with us and producing an amazing video.
Charles William Netherwood
CHARLES WILLIAM NETHERWOOD of Wisconsin, USA, was a well-known Civil War veteran, pioneer political progressive and a prohibitionist. He was also known locally as a hiker, celebrating his 90th birthday by walking 14 miles from his home in Dane Co. to the capital city of Madison.
Donald McGill
Donald McGill was a familiar face and prominent figure around Oregon for many years serving as Postmaster, Village Clerk/Treasurer, and member of the People’s Methodist Church since 1902.
Library
The first public library in the village of Oregon was in 1908, started by Mrs. Jean Mennes Bennett, and was located in the front room over the old Oregon Drug Co. at 113 South Main Street. The rent was $5.00 a month and the village population at that time was 700.