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| Wisconsin Assemblyman Don Vruwink, left, presented a plaque depicting a proclamation congratulating Cooksville on its 175th anniversary to Cooksville Community Center President Kathleen Hipke and Porter Town Chairman David Viney at the July 22 celebration at the Cooksville Commons. Rep. Verwink's district includes Cooksville. Also signing the proclamation was State Senator Janis Ringhand. |
CITATION OF COMMENDATION
WHEREAS, Brothers John and Daniel Cook settled along Badfish
Creek in 1840 in the community that became Cooksville, which was platted in
1842, six years before Wisconsin became a state; and
WHEREAS, Brothers Dr. John and Dr. Isaac Porter settled a
community east of Cooksville that became Waucoma, which was platted in 1846;
and
WHEREAS, The two villages became home to pioneers from New
England, New York, the British Isles, and later Norway; and
WHEREAS, Development in Cooksville came to a screeching halt
in the 1860s when railroads bypassed the village in favor of connections in
Evansville and Stoughton, giving the community the moniker “the town that time
forgot;” and
WHEREAS, Preservation work by Larry Reed, Michael Saternus,
and Ralph Warner have played a critical role in preserving Cooksville’s
eclectic charm; and
WHEREAS, In 1973, Cooksville was designated the second
historical district in the state of Wisconsin; and
WHEREAS, Many of Cooksville’s buildings, such as the
farmhouse, cheese factory and general store – the oldest general store in the
state – are designated on the National Register for Historic Places; and
WHEREAS, on July 22nd, 2017, Cooksville will
commemorate its 175th Anniversary with a day-long celebration on the
Village Commons; now
THEREFORE, State Representative Don Vruwink and State Senator
Janis Ringhand congratulate “this unique, wonderful, quaint village,” Cooksville,
on 175 years of community spirit and offer thanks for humbly representing the
values of the people of Wisconsin.
_______________________ _______________________
Representative
Don Vruwink Senator
Janis Ringhand
43rd
Assembly District 15th
Senate District
July 22nd, 2017
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| The
event drew more than 500 people who enjoyed good food, entertainment
from four musical groups, a vintage car show, activities for young
people and more.
About 24 artisans offered their pieces for sale during the July 22 event.
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| Former Cooksville Store proprietors gathered at the store. Also on hand | was Sue Ebbert, current owner. |
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| The Merry Horde from Fort Atkinson |
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| One of many interesting cars in Chris Beebe's collection. |
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| The Oak Street Ramblers |
