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The cottages were built after the Grand Army of the Republic decided to make homes where war veterans and their wives could live together, an unusual step for the time, now known as the Wisconsin Veterans Home. In 1929, the state took control of the site and has since continued to use it for veterans' housing.
The Wisconsin Veteran's Home was founded in 1887 by the GAR to house veterans of the Civil War. It was unusual in that it allowed wives to live with the veterans and provided them individual cottages. In 1929 the state took over the home, and to this day it houses veterans of subsequent wars. [48] 24: Veterans Home Chapel: Veterans Home Chapel ...
The Veterans Home Chapel is located in King, Waupaca County, Wisconsin on the grounds of the Wisconsin Veterans Home. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. [ 1 ]
The city of Waupaca purchased the land and buildings of the defunct Greenwood Park Hotel and donated the grounds to the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) for the site of a veterans' home. [1] Civil War physician and GAR member Dr. Frederick Marden was chosen to head a five-member committee to organize a Wisconsin veterans' home.
The same day, police arrived at the Hirtes' home with a search warrant. In Hirte's room, they found Kopitske's keys above the doorsill. They also found a 12-gauge shotgun in the basement. On August 30, 2004, Hirte was charged with first-degree murder. He was held in Winnebago County jail on $400,000 bond. [11]
Pages in category "People from Waupaca, Wisconsin" The following 26 pages are in this category, out of 26 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Looking north at Waupaca during sesquicentennial celebration on May 5, 2007 Looking south at downtown Waupaca in 1908. Waupaca (/ w ə ˈ p æ k ə / ⓘ wə-PAK-ə) [3] is a city in and the county seat of Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 6,282 at the 2020 census. [2]
Waupaca is a town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,155 at the 2000 census. The population was 1,155 at the 2000 census. The City of Waupaca is located mostly within the town, though it is politically independent.