Marshfield History

Provided by: North Wood County Historical Society The first meeting of The North Wood County Historical Society took place on September 19, 1952 at the Marshfield Public Library and consisted of a small group of determined individuals...

Marshfield’s "Hub City" Nickname Inspires New Mascot Soon after Wisconsin became a state in 1848, the Wisconsin Central Railroad began forging its way through the wild frontier of thick forests rich in pine and hardwood...

Historic Upham House (Upham Mansion) Decorated for Christmas Located in Marshfield's historic district, the Governor Upham House (commonly known as “Upham Mansion”) is a tribute to the City’s rich history at any time of year,...

Veteran’s Day is a time to honor and thank all who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Marshfield’s Military and National Guard units began in May 1889 and the city was less...

Memorial Dedicated to Fallen Marshfield Soldiers On the south side of Veteran’s Parkway there is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices of local military personnel. Called “Fallen Warriors Memorial,” the humble location is an ideal...

Wreath & Garland Sales Benefit Historical Society Ok, brace yourselves, I am going to mention….the holidays. Explorers, I know that it isn’t even the end of October and that most of us are still thinking pumpkins...

Main Street Marshfield Helps Develop Downtown A city’s downtown is a key indicator of the economic viability of that community. Main Street Marshfield, a non-profit volunteer-based organization, is dedicated to revitalizing the downtown. “The downtown is...

One of the most recognizable buildings in Marshfield, affectionately known as “The Purdy Building,” will host a special reunion event on September 10 for all former students of Purdy Junior High School. Built in 1920,...

Beell Stadium is named: Fred Beell With Marshfield Tiger Football starting in just a few short weeks, the lights at Beell Stadium will be lit up, the popcorn will start popping, and the stands will...

Originating as a street fair in the early 1900’s, the Central Wisconsin State Fair Association formally began when 500 memberships were sold at $10 each to finance the conversion of the horse driving park...