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This
is the Page from when the UW-Eau Claire
students and Instructors came over and did
the scanning of Rib Lake for Logs. Here
you will find some very interesting
information and pictures that came from
this survey. This was made possible by the
Rib Lake Community Development
Foundation. The Community
Development Foundation, Inc. constructed a
mission statement to establish the
direction and broad goals of the
project,
"WE WORK
TOGETHER TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF RIB
LAKE’S WATER, FISHERY AND AESTHETIC BEAUTY
AND CREATE SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC
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06-11-08
Rib Lake Dot Com Sponsors are:Thank you for supporting the Rib Lake Partners Technology Organization.
The
early history of Rib Lake involves the industries of milling
and tanning. The first mill, named the Rib Lake Lumber
Company, was built in 1882 by J. J. Kennedy and within a year
was destroyed by fire. In 1883 the mill was rebuilt and a
railroad was built to serve its needs. The mill burned a
second time in 1914 and was rebuilt once more. When the mill
reopened it was one of the largest in the state and remained
in operation until the summer of 1948.
The tannery was founded by Fayette Shaw in 1891. The industry
thrived until 1923, then ceased for reasons unknown. Many
speculate that a less expensive synthetic compound was
created, making natural tanning obsolete.
The two industries survived adversities because they were
intertwined. Scrap lumber from the mill was ground and
transported by railroad to the tannery and burned to generate
steam. The workers from both industries lived in Rib Lake.
Both Kennedy and Shaw purchased hotels for their employees.
The southern part of town was called Kennedy Town and the
northeast corner Shaw Town.
The town of Rib Lake included parts of Westboro and Chelsea,
and the village of Rib Lake was incorporated in 1902. The name
Rib Lake is said by some to have originated from the findings
of a pile of rib bones by the lake. Others say the lake is
shaped like a rib, still others say the name derives from the
Chippewa Indians who named it "Opicwana" after Rib Mountain
and Rib River. However you choose to believe, how our name was
derived is unimportant. What is important is that our
community is derived from people who overcame adversity
through working together.
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The Rib Lake Area is a
year-round recreational wonderland with spectacular scenery,
abundant wildlife, and thousands of acres of public lands.
Many people enjoy camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, swimming,
ice fishing, skiing, and snowmobiling. Many types of fish are
caught in the lake such as Northern, Walleye, Muskie and
various pan fish.
Many other lakes are
within 10 miles of Rib Lake for swimming, boating, and
fishing.
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Playground at Lakeview Park. |
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The Ice Age National Scenic Trail is used for hiking in the summer and has groomed, tracked cross country ski trails in the winter. The Rib Lake Nordic Ski Club maintains a 15 mile double tracked cross country ski trail that starts in the village limits. Ice skating and hockey are popular outdoor sports in the winter time for all the people of the Rib Lake area. A newly lighted ballpark is home to many little league, softball, and baseball teams in the area. Pool, bowling, dart ball and basketball are sports enjoyed by many. Snowmobile and ATV trails are also available. |
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