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Place Names of Wisconsin

Book cover of "Place Names of Wisconsin" showing a map of Wisconsin and the title of the book in large font under the picture of the map.
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Fun to read and packed with information, Place Names of Wisconsin is a must-have for anyone interested in Wisconsin and Midwest history, language, geography, and culture—or anyone who simply wonders “why did they name it that?”
Maker: UW Press
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SKU: 9780299309640
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From Abbotsford to Zachow, the colorful history and culture of Wisconsin are reflected in its place names, from those created by Native Americans, French explorers, and diverse European settlers to more recent appellations commemorating political figures, postmasters, and landowners. Organized alphabetically for easy reference, Edward Callary’s concise entries reveal the stories behind such intriguing names as Fussville, Misha Mokwa, Couderay, and Thiry Daems. Fun to read and packed with information, Place Names of Wisconsin is a must-have for anyone interested in Wisconsin and Midwest history, language, geography, and culture—or anyone who simply wonders “why did they name it that?”

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  • Paperback
  • 360 pages
  • 6" x 9"
  • Publication Date: 2016. University of Wisconsin Press

Edward Callary is a professor emeritus of linguistics at Northern Illinois University and the past president of both the American Name Society and the North Central Name Society. He is the author of Place Names of Illinois and the editor of Place Names in the Midwestern United States and Surnames, Nicknames, Placenames, and Epithets in America.

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Guest 3/9/2023 2:04 PM
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Best book on place names
I much prefer Callary's book over Jerry Apps' book "The Romance of Wisconsin Place Names." Callary's histories are generally more detailed and better researched. Callary also includes more Native American place names in the histories. Lastly, Callary has catalogued more names.
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