Independence Area Historical Society

Independence Area Historical Society Our Mission is to preserve the Independence Area history while honoring the immigrants who journey to a new land and settled our community.

Lets not forget our past. Lets embrace it for our future.

05/19/2026

A recent donation (like today) from Kim (Maule) Cassem.

Mom, Rebecca Maule's, hand sewn dress for daughter Kim to wear during the 1976 celebrations.

Ruffled sleeves and a bonnet!

the Independence Area Historical Society will have a display in the "Lakeview" Room next to the Opera House during the M...
05/12/2026

the Independence Area Historical Society will have a display in the "Lakeview" Room next to the Opera House during the May 13th Heritage Dinner.

Our members Deb and Kathy getting the area with our display ready for tomorrow night

100 yr Historical Albums available at that time also.

New banners in town, check it out, celebrating 150 years!
05/12/2026

New banners in town, check it out, celebrating 150 years!

Grand Opening at Club Midway approximately 1950
05/07/2026

Grand Opening at Club Midway approximately 1950

1884 Businessmen
05/07/2026

1884 Businessmen

IAHS need help!IAHS believes this is a photo from 1968 where 50 years of marriage couples celebrating with Father Klimek...
04/24/2026

IAHS need help!

IAHS believes this is a photo from 1968 where 50 years of marriage couples celebrating with Father Klimek.

Can anyone confirm?

Are any of these couples identifiable?

Need help identifying this Navy (?) nurse!
04/24/2026

Need help identifying this Navy (?) nurse!

IAHS is asking if someone can identify this gal.
04/01/2026

IAHS is asking if someone can identify this gal.

Independence becomes a village… Independence became an incorporated village on December 16,1885 by virtue of an order si...
04/01/2026

Independence becomes a village… Independence became an incorporated village on December 16,1885 by virtue of an order signed by Judge A.W. Newman. A survey established that the boundaries of the village included 565 acres of land. The population numbered 350.

UPDATE: This womans name is "Ruth Anne (Carlson) Marsolek. Thanks to Tami Keenen and Jim Losinski on providing infor...
03/26/2026

UPDATE:
This womans name is "Ruth Anne (Carlson) Marsolek. Thanks to Tami Keenen and Jim Losinski on providing information on her. She served in WWII as a member of Woman's Army Corps. See Tami's response - full of information.

Can anyone tell me what Mrs. John W. Marsolek first name is and possible connection to Independence? She caught old Bugler in 1967

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23688 Adams Street
Independence, WI
54747

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+17159852736

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