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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