Romeo
Photo Album (2007)
Brighton Township, Marathon Co., WI
Photos contributed by
Ken Wood and with details by
Al Gurtner, local historian.
History: This border community of
Clark County, Wisconsin was designated when a post office was
authorized for it on February 11, 1878. John Marcus as the
first acting postmaster. The office continued at that location until
October 12, 1888 when service ceased. November 26, 1889, it
was reopened and Ferdinand J. Thrun served as the new postmaster.
It was permanently discontinued July 5, 1892, when mail service was
supplied from the Spencer, Wisconsin facility.
Related Links:
Romeo Cheese Factory;
Romeo School;
Ghost Town;
1882 Brighton
Twp. Plat Map &
Legend
Location: NW 1/4 of Section 30, T27N
R2E in the Township of Brighton Marathon Co., WI at the Intersection of Highways 153 and
13, Town of Brighton, Marathon County.
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1
Looking east from the south side of the
Anderson home farm.
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2
Looking northwest from corner of hwy. 13 and
153. Anderson's farm is behind the pine trees.
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3
Looking northeast from corner of hwy. 13
and 153. Anderson's farm is behind the pine trees.
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4
Same view as #3, only standing a little
farther north.
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5
Looking northwest from the corner of hwy. 13
and 153. Feedmill is big white building.
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6
Looking southeast from Anderson's driveway on
hwy. 13.
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7
Looking southwest from Anderson's driveway
on hwy. 13.
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8
Home farm of Walter and Lila Anderson family
on hwy. 13.
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