Town of Black Wolf Town History

The Town of Brighton was organized in February, 1847, and included in its limits the present towns of Black Wolf, Nekimi and part of Algoma. In 1850, the name of the Town of Brighton was changed to Nekimi and on November 14, 1850, the County Board set off the Town of Black Wolf. We are making plans to celebrate the Town's 160th anniversary on September 26, 2010. Our historical committee is putting a booklet together which tells about Chief Black Wolf (Shounk Tshunksiap)and the early hardy pioneer settlers who moved into the area. Also included in the booklet is information about Perryville, EWECO Park-the Coney Island of Oshkosh, early residents, schools, and the old Town Hall. We are also planning to produce a DVD video with many interesting pictures of the "good old days." Mark your calendars and plan to be with us as we also mark the 10th anniversary of the new Town Hall.