Wisconsin History Day By Day

Related Web Sites:

A Brief History of Education in Wisconsin

The Early History of Kenosha

Read More About It

"Kenosha, From Pioneer Village to Modern City 1835-1935" by Carrie Cropley

"Kenosha: Historical Sketches" by Kenosha Community History Committee

"Dictionary of Wisconsin Biography" Wisconsin Historical Society

Vocabulary:

secured

permissive act

levy

Interesting Fact:

Michael Frank published the Southport Telegraph, the first newspaper published in Kenosha County.

Study Questions:

To what extent was Frank involved in promoting public education throughout Wisconsin?

In 1849, was it mandatory for children to attend school?

When did the public school in your community open?

U.S. historical events that occurred on June 30:

1921: Former President William Howard Taft is appointed chief justice of the United States.

1971: Ohio became the 38th state to approve the 26th Amendment, lowering the minimum voting age to 18.

June 30

June 30, 1849: In 1845, Southport (Kenosha) leader, Michael Frank, secured a permissive act from the legislature, allowing Southport to levy a tax to meet school expenses. On June 30, 1849 Southport built a brick school house offering the first tax-supported and entirely free school in Wisconsin.

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June 30, 1849: In 1845, Southport (Kenosha) leader, Michael Frank, secured a permissive act from the legislature, allowing Southport to levy a tax to meet school expenses. On June 30, 1849 Southport built a brick school house offering the first tax-supported and entirely free school in Wisconsin.