1837
Johnstown was settled by Norman Smith, the first family, on the present site of Johnstown Center.
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“The first settlement was made in 1837. The first family was that of 'Norman Smith who claimed on the present site of the "Johnstown Center House" owned by Henry B.”
1856-history-of-rock-county/10-johnstown.md, PDF p. 103 / book p. 85
Guernsey, Orrin, and Josiah F. Willard, editors. History of Rock County, and Transactions of the Rock County Agricultural Society and Mechanics' Institute. Janesville, Wis.: William M. Doty & Brother, 1856. Cornell University Library via the Internet Archive, archive.org/details/cu31924028871593.
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