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Brucker, Settlement of

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Author:
Mary Moltzan

Location:
T. 29 N. - R. 3 E., Sec. 4, Township of Johnson

Background:

The 1901 plat map of Johnson Twp. shows Charles Kiehl owned S 1/2 of N 1/2 of Section 4. Most of the land in 1882 was owned by lumber companies and it is possible that Brucker was a logging camp. (See also Bruckerville, Holton Twp)

Post Office Established:
February 3, 1882

First Postmaster:
Jacob Kiehl

About The Post Office:

P.O. located in or near Section 4 of Johnson Twp. and discontinued July 7, 1884.

Industry:

See Background