Winneconne History
Books for Sale
The Winneconne Historical Society offers several books that highlight the area’s history. Pricing and books featured below.
Winneconne, 1849-1949: The History and Anecdotes of a Typical Wisconsin Community
$15.00

Wonderful collection of anecdotes, short stories and personal reminiscences of Winneconne’s first 100 years. Very good reference material of early history of the Village and Township of Winneconne. Written by local resident and matriarchal figure Daisy Rogers for the village’s centennial anniversary in 1949. Reprinted 2019. Includes early maps of Village & Townships. B/W Soft cover.
PurchaseWinneconne: History’s Crossing Place (Village of Winneconne) By Michael Goc and Geraldine Driscoll
$20.00

An illustrated history of Winneconne including maps, photos, census data, business directories and personal biographies. Published in 1987 to celebrate Winneconne’s 100th anniversary of village incorporation. B/W Softcover. Reprinted 2017.
PurchaseSteamboats of the Fox River (Pictorial) History of Navigation By D.C. Mitchell
$20.00

Excellent pictorial history of the steamboat era that once navigated the Lake Winnebago, Fox and Wolf River system of Northeast Wisconsin. Excellent resource. Hard cover. 200 pages of photos.
PurchaseSteam Dinosaurs of the Fox and Wolf Rivers Compiled by John Eid
$10.00

Nice compilation of northeast Wisconsin’s local steamboat history. Background information on over 100 former steamboats that once navigated the Fox and Wolf Rivers. Written by former Winneconne resident and longtime historical society member John Eid. B/W paperback with many photos.
PurchaseA Tradition in Excellence Compilation of authors
$20.00

History of the Winneconne school district from the early days up to 1996. Includes development of the school district, history of the rural schools, athletics, transportation, clubs, organizations, referendums, milestones and listing of all Winneconne graduates from 1848 - 1996. Soft cover, over 200 pages, many photos. Excellent resource of information.
PurchaseRailroad Days in Winneconne By Marge Eid
$10.00

Short compilation of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad (Milwaukee Rd.) that operated in Winneconne from 1868 – 1966. Includes the history and early development of the railroad by village founder David Mapes, biography of the Coughlin family and others who worked for the railroad. Written by Marge Eidlongtime historical society member. Soft cover, B/W photos.
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