RichlandChamber.com
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Richland Area Chamber/Main Street - Richland Center, WI
Description
The unglaciated hills and near level valleys of Southwestern Wisconsin had great appeal to early European settlers of Richland County. The county's scenic beauty is breathtaking, with lush green valleys, creeks winding between mountain-like hills, and hard maple and tall pine woods.
The Black Hawk War of 1832 attracted lots of attention to what would become Wisconsin and Richland County. John Coumbe, who was destined to become Richland County's first European settler, visited the area in 1832, but was scared off by all the Indian activity. Coumbe returned in 1834 and built a home on the north bank of the Wisconsin River near present-day Port Andrew. A stone landmark stands at the site of Coumbe's pioneer home.
In 1840 Samuel Swinehart penetrated north from Port Andrew to establish a logging camp near a natural rock bridge through which a stream (later named the Pine River) flowed. The little community that grew there is Rockbridge, and its unique geologic structure is located in Pier County Park and listed on the state register of historic sites. Swinehart floated his logs down the Pine to the Wisconsin River at Richland City. Eventually Richland City would literally disappear under the Wisconsin's waters when the river perversely altered its flow to wash away the soil where the once-thriving community stood.
Languages
English
Contact
Administrative:
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- MADISON WI
- US 53703-4005
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Registrant:
- Richland Chamber - Mainstreet Partnership
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- Richland Center WI
- US 53581
