Buffalo County Historical Society, Inc.

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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.

Herman and Dora (Thoeny) Mau, and son Alvin. Most likely around 1920.
10/21/2026

Herman and Dora (Thoeny) Mau, and son Alvin. Most likely around 1920.

Fountain City, Wisconsin, circa 1909.
10/20/2026

Fountain City, Wisconsin, circa 1909.

THE AUDITORIUM IS BACK — AND IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE! Masquerade Ball & Grand Re-Opening Saturday, October 31, 2026 at t...
10/19/2026

THE AUDITORIUM IS BACK — AND IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE! Masquerade Ball & Grand Re-Opening Saturday, October 31, 2026 at the Fountain City Auditorium. Come and see the newly renovated auditorium and relive some of the past, just like the 1920s!

Fountain City, Wisconsin, circa 1908.
10/18/2026

Fountain City, Wisconsin, circa 1908.

On June 3, 1911, the Rohrer Home Store was struck by lightning. The resulting fire destroyed the Cochrane, Wisconsin b...
10/17/2026

On June 3, 1911, the Rohrer Home Store was struck by lightning. The resulting fire destroyed the Cochrane, Wisconsin business.

BCHS members, watch for your Fall 2026 Buffalo County Lore in the mail next week!
10/16/2026

BCHS members, watch for your Fall 2026 Buffalo County Lore in the mail next week!

Alma, Wisconsin. Home of some good eggs!
10/16/2026

Alma, Wisconsin. Home of some good eggs!

Waumandee, Wisconsin night scenes, circa 1910!
10/15/2026

Waumandee, Wisconsin night scenes, circa 1910!

Cochrane, Wisconsin. Date unknown.
10/14/2026

Cochrane, Wisconsin. Date unknown.

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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