Officially organized in 1889, Minocqua, in Oneida County, Wisconsin, takes its name from the Ojibwe word for “noon day rest” and is known by residents as “the Island City.” In 1912, a fire broke out across the street from where the post office is now. The residents attempted to stop the fire with dynamite, but succeeded only in causing an explosion which burned down fourteen commercial buildings.
Recommended Resources
Minocua Area Resorts Association
Organization of resorts in the northern wisconsin area are listed here, including resorts, cabins, and other vacation rentals. This site provides details about each of them, recreational trails, and attractions in the area. Also contains a succinct description and history of Wisconsin's north woods.
http://minocqua-area-resorts.com/
Lays out the history and flavor of the town, the recreation offered there, and events which are scheduled as well as a list of departments and department heads and staff directory. Also directs attention to local government, outlining both agendas and minutes of meetings and the schedules for those meetings.
http://www.townofminocqua.org/
