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T.E. Thompson – 1877 History of Oregon, WI

This pleasant little village of about 500 inhabitants is situated in the midst of a fertile agricultural region, in the southern part of the county, ten miles from the capital city, and is the second station on the Madison division of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad.

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1880 map of main street with a map of 27 businesses at the time

1880 History of Oregon, WI

“The History of the Town of Oregon” and “The Village of Oregon” articles were in the The History of Dane County, Wisconsin written by C.W. Butterfield and published in Chicago in 1880. The Oregon Area Historical Society owns a copy of the book that can be viewed during museum hours

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Eri P. Danks Family

Eri P. Danks, farmer, Sec. 1; P.O. Stoughton; a native of Vermont; was born in Addison Co. in February, 1824; he is the son of Oratio Danks, a native of Massachusetts, and Ruby Hall, a native of Vermont; before Eri was a year old, his parents removed to Portage Co.,

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The Oregon Area Historical Society & Museum is funded by membership dues, donations, and sales from the General Store. We are a registered 501(c)(3) and all donations are tax deductible.

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Promotional poster for Oregon Area Historical Society’s “Octoberfest” on Saturday, October 10, featuring live music by Buttons, Brass & Sass, event details, and illustrated instruments, confetti notes, and a vintage horn.

Oktoberfest

Saturday, October 10 Time TBD

At Oregon Area Historical Society Museum