1861
A post office was established at the place later named for J. Cain, with Mr. Howell appointed to take charge.
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“J. Cain, who was instrumental in procuring the establishment of a post oflSce there in 1861, the gentleman appointed to take charge of " Uncle Sam's " budget being a Mr. Howell.”
1879-history-of-rock-county/16-rock-county-ch10-villages.md, PDF p. 671 / book p. 675
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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