Marshfield History

It was simply dubbed “Marshfield.” Manufactured by Marshfield Novelty Works, the electric slot machine was a breakthrough invention in 1897. With five slots, multiple people could play at the same time. For a time, orders...

June Dairy Month is a time to both celebrate today’s industry and remember the heritage of farming across Wisconsin. Throughout the month of June, stop by the Upham Mansion to view the North Wood County...

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...

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...

Marshfield Museum Recreates First Marshfield Structure Built in 1872, Louie Rivers' Cabin was the first structure erected in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Designed as a motel for lumberman and others traveling the frequent route across the state, the cabin...

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...

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...

  Columbia Park which houses the Columbia Park bandshell is the oldest park in Marshfield.  The Columbia Park bandshell is a beautiful art deco structure, with musical symbols decorating the top corners of the outer...

It's out with the old and in with the new at historic Upham Mansion. Thanks to generous donors, the North Wood County Historical Society was able to add new wallpaper to an upstairs location formerly...