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"Welcome Home!" Originally known as "Big Bull Falls",
(named either by Indians or early fur traders) it was the Wisconsin
River that first drew settlers to this area of Wisconsin. By the
mid-1800’s, sawmills began springing up along the riverbanks of central
Wisconsin and processing the area’s pine forests into lumber. Marathon
County was organized in 1850. About the same time, Big Bull Falls began
to be called Wausau and became the county seat. This was the area where
the Chippewa Indians went on their yearly hunts and called it "Wausau",
translated to mean "far away place". Another Indian language states the
word "Wausau" means a “noise like thunder” – probably because of the
noise the water made rushing over the falls. Whichever translation
is appropriate, Wausau is an exceptional place to live, work and visit.
Today, Wausau is a unique combination of
"city living with the country close at hand" - where one can enjoy four
distinct seasons that offer beauty and recreation year ‘round. You may
prefer kayaking on the Wisconsin River, a walk through the Andrew Warren
Historic District, a visit to the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, a
show at the historic Grand Theater, the Big Bull Falls Blues Festival,
strolling the noted shopping district located downtown or the Wausau
Center Mall and the nearby specialty stores, restaurants, and
attractions… Or perhaps you would rather indulge yourself in offerings
like biking, golfing, fishing, hunting, camping, snowmobiling or
cross-country skiing. Either way, you are always welcome in Wausau, no
matter what season you prefer.
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