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Romeo, Village of

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Author:
Mary Moltzan

Location:
T. 27 N. - R. 2 E., Sec. 30, Township of Brighton

Founded:
About 1878

Background:

In the early days, the community of Romeo stood near the present intersection of State Highways 13 and 153.

Post Office Established:
February 11, 1878

First Postmaster:
John Marcus

About The Post Office:

Service was suspended from October 12, 1888 to November 26, 1879. Discontinued on July 5, 1892 with mail service from Spencer.

Railroad:

Wisconsin Central Railroad - the same line that ran north from Spencer up through Abbotsford.

Schools:

Romeo Joint School District #5.

See Brighton Township.

Industry:

Sawmill and cheese factory.