first fire
- By Betty Mann, president, Rock County Historical SocietyOctober 06, 2020The following appeared in The Rose History in 1911. Rock County Village continued from 10-1-20 edition of the Star Herald. Beaver Creek The first fire occurred April 9, 1889, when the roller mill, an elevator and several sheds, in addition to several thousand bushels of grain, were entirely destroyed by the “lurid leveler.” The destruction of the town was threatened, but by hand work…
You must log in to continue reading. Log in or subscribe today.