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Mylrea, Settlement of

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Author:
Mary Moltzan

Location:
T. 28 N. - R. 6 E., Township of Marathon

Background:

Mylrea was located about 2 miles east of Marathon City. The P.O. was probably named after the Mylrea who was a partner in Mylrea & Bird Lumber and Bardeen & Mylrea Lumber.

Descendents of one of Max Kolbe's brothers founded Kolbe & Kolbe, one of today's largest producers of custom windows and doors. Max Kolbe's descendents still own the homestead that housed the post office.

Post Office Established:
November 12, 1900

First Postmaster:
Max Kolbe

About The Post Office:

P.O. located in the SE 1/4, Sec. 2 of Marathon Twp. was located on a farm owned by Max Kolbe.