Hustisford, WI

Town in Dodge County, WI

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About Hustisford, WI


The village of Hustisford is situated in sections 9 and to, town 11, range 16 east. The original plat of the village possessed a most generous provision for the possibilities of the future, and the town has grown until it has at the present time a population of 615. Unfortunately, it has been overlooked by the railroad builders and is therefore isolated and alone in so far as transportation facilities are concerned. However, the roads leading into it are among the best in the county and this, in a measure, is a consoling feature.

Quite a number of people settled near the present village in 1845. John Cameron built a store, which afterwards became the property of Jacob Rapelye, who operated it as a branch of his Milwaukee store. It is said that eggs were so cheap at this time that one could go to the store and procure a well heaped half bushel of fresh eggs for thirty cents.

The first hotel was opened in Hustisford by William T. Ward in 1846. In that day many immigrants traveled in this direction to look for homes and would stop at this hostelry.

The first schoolhouse was built in 1846 by Wales & Hustis. Here a select school was taught until 185o, when a public school was inaugurated, with James Hall at its head. Mr. Hall later became one of the leading merchants of the village. At the present the schools of Hustisford rank high among the educational institutions of Dodge county. There are parochial schools, largely attended, where the children receive instruction from men of character and ability.

Hustisford also has its churches, which are well attended and liberally supported. The first ‘religious services here were conducted by a Methodist preacher. Then came a Congregational minister, who organized a congregation, which has long since been abandoned. The German Lutherans were next in the vineyard and have a large working force in the cause.

Sawmills and flouring mills were early established here, and Ferdinand Steinborn and Frederick Zilisch established a furniture manufacturer.

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Dodge County, WI


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