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History of Dane, (Dane County) WisconsinOur database does not include an historic photo for Dane, (Dane County) Wisconsin, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Local History Notes:The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: DANE, a county in the S. central part of Wisconsin, contains 1235 square miles. The Wisconsin river forms a part of its N. W. boundary; it is also drained by the Sugar and Catfish rivers. The latter is the outlet of the Four Lakes, which lie in a row near the centre of the county, and are connected by short outlets. The largest of these lakes is six miles in length. The surface is diversified by hills of moderate height and gentle ascent. The soil is mostly calcareous and fertile. Prairies and oak openings occupy nearly the whole area of the county. In the W. part is an eminence called the Blue mound, which is about 1000 feet high. Wheat, oats, Indian corn, butter, and pork are the staples. In 1850 the county produced 347,250 bushels of wheat; 122,290 of Indian corn; 243,601 of oats; 266,214 pounds of butter. It contained 4 churches, 3 newspapers, 2707 pupils attending public schools, and 98 attending academies or other schools. Limestone underlies a large part of the county. The streams afford valuable water-power. The county is intersected by the Milwaukee and Mississippi railroad, not yet finished. This county is one of the most important in the state, as it contains Madison, the capital cf Wisconsin. Organized in 1839. Capital, Madison. Population, 16,639. |
Wisconsin Facts: Dane is situated 327 meters above sea level. |