1841
The Protestant Episcopal church established a mission in Waukesha county.
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“In 1841, the Protestant Episcopal church established a mission in the wilds of Waukesha county, and, at an early day, steps were taken to establish in connection therewith an institution of learning. This was' incorporated in 1847, by the name of Nashotah House.”
1879-history-of-rock-county/03-wisconsin-topography-geology-agriculture.md, PDF p. 146 / book p. 150
Butterfield, C. W., et al. The History of Rock County, Wisconsin: its early settlement, growth, development, resources, etc. Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1879. Cornell University Library via the Internet Archive, archive.org/details/cu31924028871585.
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