A History of Logging

I have to admit, I am not a local. I grew up in Milwaukee, and moved to progressively smaller cities as I got progressively older. So, having been here for nearly five years now I figure I should read up about the local history. And, I was really amazed at how much history there is to our little county! A History of Logging In Oconto County by Della Rucker was a standout in my mind as to one of the most intriguing books in our local history collection at the library. I learned why Oconto county has so many mills and how the village of Lena got it's name. I learned that the Great Peshtigo Fire was the biggest forest fire ever recorded in North American history. I learned that Peshtigo was once part of Oconto county AND most importantly I learned why most of the houses in Oconto have roofs made of tin. Are you intrigued? Do you want to know more? Stop by Lena's library, because we have a great collection of local history books. You might learn something new about the very place you live every day!