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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
OPPORTUNITIES." |
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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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