Township of Rose
Waushara County, Wisconsin

History & Miscellaneous Information

Last updated September 22, 2007
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History

From the Portrait and Biographical Album of Green Lake, Marquette and Waushara Counties, Wisconsin - Acme Publishing Co. 1890

Rose

Rose is the third town in the northern tier from the western boundary of the county and the first one in that tier in the western half of the county. It is bounded on the north by Portage County, on the east by the town of Springwater, on the south by the town of Wautoma, and on the west by Adams County. The surface is generally level, sloping gently toward the east. Pine River has its source near the center. On the southern and its source near the center. On the southern and western boundaries and in the northern parts there are small ponds.

Among the pioneer settlers in Rose were Elisha W Stewart and Benjamin R Evans, who came in 1850 and 1853 respectively. Other early comers and prominent citizens were Robert H Roberts, S D Love, Richard R Davies, Andrew Wilson, Henry Smith and T Holland.

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