Please note that this in Wisconsin and not Michigan.
The Marquette County Historical Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of Marquette County, Wisconsin. As an all-volunteer organization, we operate through the generous donations of our community members. Our museum and office are located in Westfield, but we serve the entire Marquette County Wisconsin region.
Our grounds include the Nelson/Cochrane house, pictured here, the restored Riverside Schoolhouse, and the Kerst Cant Robinson research building and museum. We recently acquired the old blacksmith shop located two doors to the north of the Nelson/Cochrane house.
Click this link to help us restore this historic building to its previous glory.
Airing of the Quilts: May 8
Community Yard Sale: May 22 & 23
Strawberry Sociable: Jun 13
County Fair: Jul 15-19
Blacksmith Event: Oct TBD
Cookie Walk: Nov 27 & 28
The Marquette County Historical Society (MCHS), annually selects a Hero of History based on contributions that varying candidates have made to our cause. In 2025 we added Becki Kearns (pictured here on the right with Jeanne Metcalf, MCHS secretary) as our latest inductee. Becki works tirelessly scanning photos from area families, schools and railroads. She has scanned over 70,000 pictures, helping to preserve history that would otherwise be lost.
The Board of Directors for the Marquette County Historical Society meets the second Thursday of each month at 3 p.m. at the Museum.
Any other meetings will be announced here.
2025
President - Norm Barnard
Vice President - Rich Faltz
Secretary - Jeanne Metcalf
Treasurer - Gary Sorenson
Directors - Sue Standke
Chuck Shultz
Pam Iruk
Norma Weisbrod
Jackie Miller
The Marquette County Historical Society has an extensive database of obituaries. We try to maintain this database on a quarterly basis. We currently have over 17,000 obituaries in our files.
Click on the picture above to access a link that will enable you to download the most recently updated spreadsheet containing all of our recorded obituaries.
Join our society and become part of a community of people who are dedicated to preserving Marquette County Historical Society's history.
JOIN TODAY
Just send your information as listed below.
Name
Phone
Address
Email Address
$15/yr. INDIVIDUAL
$25/yr. Sustaining
(donation plus membership)
$30/yr. FAMILY
(dependent children + spouse)
$225/LIFETIME
(includes spouse)
$50 BUSINESS
(includes business card ad in newsletter)
Mail to:
Marquette County Historical Society
125 Lawrence St. Box 172
Westfield, WI 53964