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The community was founded in 1887 as Olax, [5] but the original name conflicted with another Nebraska location, so it was renamed to Oconto. The exact source of the name has been debated, some hold Oconto was the name of a pioneer settler, while others believe the town was named after Oconto, Wisconsin. [6] Oconto was incorporated in 1906. [1]
Age: 56 Past political experience: I have served on the Oconto City council from 2016-2022 (three terms). Community involvement: I am active in the Oconto Sportsman Club, and I am on the board of ...
The Oconto County Board had 31 seats up for election, but just five were contested. In District 1, Elmer Ragen defeated Rhonda Strehlow 142-72. District 1 represents part of the town of Little ...
Oconto has a long history of French involvement, going back to the Jesuit missionary Allouez and fur-trading days. [3] In 1857 the Catholic church established its first parish in Oconto, St Peter's, building a small wooden church. Initially the congregation was heavily French-American, and the French language was used in services. [2]
Detail, "Flaming Arrow" by Edward Mason Eggleston, 1936 (cropped).jpg Feather headdress and face detail, "Flaming Arrow" by Edward Mason Eggleston, 1936 (cropped).jpg The image was used for an advertisement for the Indian motorcycle company, date unknown.
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Eggleston is a neighborhood of the city of Red Wing in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States. [1] The center of Eggleston is generally considered at the junction of Goodhue County Roads 18 and 19. Previously, Eggleston was its own unincorporated community before it was annexed by the city of Red Wing. Nearby places include Welch Township and ...
The original version of Nebraska Highway 21 went south from Lexington and turned east to go through Beaver City and Alma.In the 1940s, U.S. Highway 283 was created and took over the segment of the highway south of Lexington, with the Beaver City-Alma segment becoming Nebraska Highway 89.