Buffalo County Historical Society, Inc.

Buffalo County Historical Society, Inc. Founded in 1980, the Buffalo County Historical Society collects, preserves, and shares our history.

Explore the Buffalo County Historical Society's resources, including a vast collection of documents and photographs. We have:
• Over 270 family histories on file
• The Buffalo County Journal, Cochrane-Fountain City Recorder, and the Mondovi Herold on microfilm to view
• Over 2500 local obituaries
• Collection of books about Buffalo County history and early settlers
• Buffalo County Plat Books and

Pictorial Atlases
• Letters, journals, and diaries
• Buffalo County cemetery and church records
• And more
Due to limited time and staff, we have a $20.00 per hour research fee. We do a brief initial search (approximately 15 minutes) for free, to determine whether or not we have relevant resources. We do not read microfilm for obituaries unless the death date is known. Photocopies are 25 cents per page, plus postage if we are mailing them to you.

The Buffalo County Bank originated on August 4, 1901. In November 1901, a new bank building was constructed to house th...
05/31/2026

The Buffalo County Bank originated on August 4, 1901. In November 1901, a new bank building was constructed to house the bank at 201 S. Eau Claire Street, Mondovi, WI. On June 10, 1918, this organization changed its name to the Mondovi State Bank. In 1938, the Mondovi State Bank acquired the Gilmanton State Bank (which was incorporated in 1910) and converted it to a branch. This worked very well for the bank as it was only 8 miles away.

05/30/2026
Banta's Fishing Float, Alma, Wisconsin. Date unknown.
05/29/2026

Banta's Fishing Float, Alma, Wisconsin. Date unknown.

05/28/2026

Ásfólk Viking Martials Arts will be taking part in our annual Fire in the Shire event on Saturday, June 6th. They will be demonstrating the sword, shield, and spear at 12:20pm and 2pm. Make sure to stop by and check them out!

05/28/2026

Here is the event poster for our 250th year celebration!

Jones Fishing Float, Alma, Wisconsin. Circa 1957.
05/28/2026

Jones Fishing Float, Alma, Wisconsin. Circa 1957.

05/27/2026

Custard glass is an opaque, yellow-to-ivory colored glass, popular in the Victorian era (circa 1880s–1920s), that contains uranium oxide to achieve its unique color and, in most cases, a vibrant green glow under UV light.

Fountain City, Wisconsin. Circa 1912.
05/26/2026

Fountain City, Wisconsin. Circa 1912.

“That Nation which respects and honors its dead, shall ever be respected and honored itself.”– Brevet Lieut.-Col. Edmund...
05/25/2026

“That Nation which respects and honors its dead, shall ever be respected and honored itself.”
– Brevet Lieut.-Col. Edmund B. Whitman, 1868

Address

407 S 2nd Street
Alma, WI
54610

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+16086856290

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