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Village of Attica

Attica is located in the far southwest corner of Brooklyn Township. In 1845 it was called Winneshiek after an Indian Chief. Later it was named Milford and then returned to Winneshiek. But when the Post Office was established it was learned another Winneshiek already existed in Wisconsin. The name "Attica" was chosen after Attica, New York.

Several settlers already in the area were: Newell DUSTIN, Elijah THOMPSON, Ben CROSS, Chester WHITLER, and Lorenzo BARNES.

Later settlers were: Jeptha DAVIS, Joseph BARTLETT, S.A. Scott, Joshua CLARK, Benjamin CLEVELAND, and Oscar PERSONS.

There was also one Church society.
Source: "History of Green County, Wisconsin" published by Union Publishing Company, Springfield, Ill. 1884; page 727:

Photo Gallery - Attica, Wisconsin

Scenic View 1908 near Attica
Sugar River near Attica ca 1900-1920
Woodman Picnic at Attica 1910
Dam & Mill at Attica ca 1900-1920
Horse & Pasture Scene near Attica ca 1900-1920
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