Related Records

1. "Government on the Home Front" by Frank DiLeonardi 10/2020 1928-2020 - This article discusses Manitowish Waters government structure and changes from its inception in 1928 to 2020. It includes an interview with the current Town Chairman, John Hanson.

   10/2020

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2. Map of Manitowish Waters. 1964 - The map identifies some of the town's businesses and resorts operating in 1964. Images of some business were added by the owner/donor of this document.

   1964

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3. Newspaper clipping from the Montreal River Miner announcing the Town of Spider Lake officially changing its name to the Town of Manitowish Waters. 12/29/1939 - One impetus for this change was residents wanting a local Post Office. Previously, the mailing address for our area was Manitowish, WI in Iron County. Per local lore, Rubin Oberg and Palmer Hanson were instrumental in selecting Manitowish Waters as the new name.

   12/29/1939

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4. Spider Lake Township Ledger of Annual Meeting minutes. 3/17/1928-4/2/1940 - This book includes the minutes from the Annual Caucus (Nomination) and Annual Town Meetings,as well as the Cash Reciepts Journal, for the Town of Spider Lake. The Town of Spider Lake became the Township of Manitowish Waters in 1940.

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5. Vilas County Board Resolution to change the town name from Spider Lake to Manitowish Waters 11/14/1939 - As documented in the county resolution, the Town of Spider Lake Board of Directors unanimously adopted to change the town name on 11/13/1939. Included is a cover letter notifying the Wisconsin Secretary of State of this change.

   11/14/1939

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