Jackson County Historical Society - Wisconsin

Jackson County Historical Society - Wisconsin Jackson County Historical Society Museum located in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Preserving the Past....Educating the Present....Inspiring the Future!

The Jackson County Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation, education and sharing our vast history, culture and heritage through exhibits, photographs and music for the past, present and future generations. The Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation, education and sharing our vast history, culture and heritage through exhibits, photographs and music for the past, present a

nd future generations. Locations:
-Main Office (Historic Ford Garage History & Research Center) at 34 South 1st Street in Black River Falls. 715-284-5314 or jacksoncohistory.gmail.com Web site: jchs-wi.org

-Carnegie Museum at 321 Main Street in Black River Falls.
-Spring Creek Schoolhouse Museum at N5311 Moss Hill Road in Black River Falls.

-History & Genealogy Research:
Visit the Jackson County Historical History & Research Center (Historic Ford Garage) at 34 South 1st Street in Black River Falls. By appointment at 715-284-5314 or email at [email protected] - Website: jchs-wi.org

Membership Rates:
Individual: $25.00/yr, Couples: $30.00/yr, Business/Organization: $150.00/yr. Please send checks to: Jackson Co Historical Society P.O. Box 37 Black River Falls, WI 54615

Museum Exhibit Spotlight: The historic Organ from the original Evangelical Lutheran Church, formerly located on North 3r...
05/30/2026

Museum Exhibit Spotlight: The historic Organ from the original Evangelical Lutheran Church, formerly located on North 3rd Street across from the Courthouse, now a parking lot. Constructed in 1876, the Church held its final service in March 1953. We invite you to explore this exhibit, along with numerous other captivating historical artifacts from Jackson County. The Carnegie Library Museum is open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays from 10am to 2pm, or by appointment. For further information, please visit our website at jchs-wi.org.

Museum Exhibit Spotlight: Clay Store & Post Office Display. We invite you to explore this exhibit, along with numerous o...
05/29/2026

Museum Exhibit Spotlight: Clay Store & Post Office Display. We invite you to explore this exhibit, along with numerous other captivating historical artifacts from Jackson County. The Carnegie Library Museum is open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays from 10am to 2pm, or by appointment. For further information, please visit our website at jchs-wi.org.

Do you remember Ralph Herman and the Rhythm Playboys? We invite you to explore this exhibit, along with numerous other c...
05/28/2026

Do you remember Ralph Herman and the Rhythm Playboys?
We invite you to explore this exhibit, along with numerous other captivating historical artifacts from Jackson County. The Carnegie Library Museum is open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays from 10am to 2pm, or by appointment. For further information, please visit our website at jchs-wi.org .

05/28/2026


The local pages of the May 1952 issue of REA News featured the Sid Davis Garage. The building still stands on US Highway 12 between Black River Falls and Merrillan. Electricity allowed Sid to modernize his garage.

He stated, “I’m really dependent on electricity in this business. I use many electric motors to operate power tools, machines, and pumps. Electric motors put the coal in the furnace, pumps the water to the registers, and circulates the air about the building.”

With his location on Highway 12, Sid kept busy year-round with his garage and wrecker service. Summer days were especially long with more traffic on Highway 12, the “key route into the great Wisconsin-Minnesota lake area.”

Museum Exhibit Spotlight: Elmo Johnson and his Swingmasters. We invite you to explore this exhibit, along with numerous ...
05/28/2026

Museum Exhibit Spotlight: Elmo Johnson and his Swingmasters. We invite you to explore this exhibit, along with numerous other captivating historical artifacts from Jackson County. The Carnegie Library Museum is open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays from 10am to 2pm, or by appointment. For further information, please visit our website at jchs-wi.org.

From the archives of the Jackson County Historical Society. Support and preserve Jackson County's rich history by visiti...
05/27/2026

From the archives of the Jackson County Historical Society. Support and preserve Jackson County's rich history by visiting jchs-wi.org for information on involvement opportunities and preservation and education of local history and artifacts. Visit the Carnegie Library Museum open Fridays and Saturdays 10am to 2pm or by appointment. Also history research at JCHS Historic Ford Garage History & Research Center open Wednesdays 1pm to 4pm or by appointment.
jchs-wi.org

Visit the Jackson County Historical Society's online shop or stop by the Carnegie Library Museum or JCHS Historic Ford G...
05/27/2026

Visit the Jackson County Historical Society's online shop or stop by the Carnegie Library Museum or JCHS Historic Ford Garage History & Research Center to browse historical books and merchandise at https://jchs-wi.org/pages/shop

From the archives of the Jackson County Historical Society. Support and preserve Jackson County's rich history by visiti...
05/26/2026

From the archives of the Jackson County Historical Society. Support and preserve Jackson County's rich history by visiting jchs-wi.org for information on involvement opportunities and preservation and education of local history and artifacts. Visit the Carnegie Library Museum open Fridays and Saturdays 10am to 2pm or by appointment. Also history research at JCHS Historic Ford Garage History & Research Center open Wednesdays 1pm to 4pm or by appointment.

Happy Memorial Day!From Decoration Day to Memorial Day — different name, same purpose. Decoration Day began after the Ci...
05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day!

From Decoration Day to Memorial Day — different name, same purpose.

Decoration Day began after the Civil War as communities gathered to decorate graves with flowers, mourn, and remember fallen soldiers. Over time, the observance expanded to honor all American military members who gave their lives in service to our country and became officially known as Memorial Day in 1971.

This tradition was also observed here in Jackson County for generations. Shown is an 1891 photograph labeled “Decoration Day” on Main Street in Black River Falls. The photo captures the north side of the 3rd block of Main Street, today the location of Black River Country Bank. Before that, the site included the Krohn Hospital and the original Fire Hall & City Hall — the first building visible in the photo.

Images like this remind us that remembrance and honoring our veterans has long been an important part of the Black River Falls and Jackson County communities.

Learn more about Jackson County history by visiting the Carnegie Library Museum, history research at the JCHS Historic Ford Garage History & Research Center or visit online at jchs-wi.org

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34 South 1st Street
Black River Falls, WI
54615

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+17152845314

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