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Romy Gosz
Roman 'Romy' Louis Gosz (August 2, 1910 Grimms, Wisconsin - August 29, 1966, Manitowoc, Wisconsin) was a popular and commercially successful polka musician in the upper Midwest. Gosz's music featured the Bohemian brass style and appealed to the many ethnic groups (Dutch, Bohemian, Belgian, German and Polish) found throughout the region. History Romy Gosz was born on August 2, 1910 in Grimms, Wisconsin to Paul and Anna Gosz, the fourth of their seven children. At age 7, Gosz would take his first and only piano lesson. When he told his piano teacher he would not be able to make his next lesson because he had a dance job, he was told "not to come back at all if you can play a job with one lesson". When he was 11, Gosz joined his father Paul and his older brother's, George and Mike, in forming the Paul Gosz Orchestra. Their first job was playing at a silver wedding anniversary in Newton, Wisconsin. The very next night, they played a golden anniversary at the J.D. Prokash hall in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grimms, Wisconsin
Grimms is an Unincorporated area, unincorporated community located in the town of Cato, Wisconsin, Cato, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States. History A post office called Grimms was established in 1874, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1955. Grimms was named in honor of a local pioneer settler. Notable people *Thomas Gleeson (American politician), Thomas Gleeson, farmer and Wisconsin State Assemblyman, lived in Grimms.'Wisconsin Blue Book 1881,' Biographical Sketch of Thomas Gleeson, pg. 515 *Romy Gosz, polka musician, was born in Grimms Notes Unincorporated communities in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Unincorporated communities in Wisconsin {{ManitowocCountyWI-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frankie Yankovic
Frank John Yankovic (July 28, 1915 – October 14, 1998) was an American accordion player and polka musician. Known as "America's Polka King", Yankovic was considered the premier artist to play in the Slovenian style during his long career. He was not related to fellow accordionist and song parodist "Weird Al" Yankovic, although the two collaborated. Background Yankovic was born to Slovene immigrant parents: Andrew Yankovic (''Andreas Jankovič'', 1879–1949) from Kal and Rose T. Yankovic (née ''Theresia Mele'', 1886–1968) from Cerknica, who married in 1910. Yankovic was raised in the Collinwood neighborhood on Cleveland's East Side. He released over 200 recordings in his career. In 1986, he was awarded the first-ever Grammy in the Best Polka Recording category. He rarely strayed from Slovenian-style polka, but did record with country guitarist Chet Atkins and pop singer Don Everly. He also recorded a version of the "Too Fat Polka" with comedian Drew Carey. History Yankov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scandinavia, Wisconsin
Scandinavia is a village in the Town of Scandinavia in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 328 at the 2010 census. Geography Scandinavia is located at (44.461513, -89.148659). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which, of it is land and is water. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 363 people, 147 households, and 97 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 166 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 97.2% White, 0.6% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.7% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population. There were 147 households, of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royalton, Wisconsin
Royalton is a town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,523 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Baldwins Mill and Royalton are located in the town. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.9 square miles (93.0 km2), of which, 33.6 square miles (87.1 km2) of it is land and 2.3 square miles (5.9 km2) of it (6.38%) is water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 1523 people, 524 households, and 406 families residing in the town. The population density was 45.3 people per square mile (17.5/km2). There were 608 housing units at an average density of 18.1 per square mile (7.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.56% White, 0.07% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.53% Asian, and 0.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.07% of the population. There were 524 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pulaski, Wisconsin
Pulaski is a village in Brown, Oconto, and Shawano counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 3,539 at the 2010 census. Of this, 3,321 were in Brown County, 218 in Shawano County, and none in Oconto County. The Brown and Oconto County portions of Pulaski are part of the Green Bay Metropolitan Statistical Area. History The village was named after the Polish Revolutionary War general Casimir Pulaski, who was responsible for creating America's first cavalry. Geography Pulaski is located at (44.669220, -88.236994). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which, of it is land and is water. Most of the village is located in Brown County, with only small portions extending north into Oconto County and west into Shawano County. Climate Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 3,539 people, 1,418 households, and 934 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 1,525 h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poland, Wisconsin
Poland is an unincorporated community in the Town of Eaton, Brown County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located at the intersection of County Highway T and Wisconsin Highway 29 State Trunk Highway 29 (often called Highway 29, STH-29 or WIS 29) is a state highway running east–west across central Wisconsin. It is a major east–west corridor connecting the Twin Cities and the Chippewa Valley with Wausau ... several miles east of Green Bay. It is located at latitude 44-26-37N and longitude 87-49-34W. Poland was named for and by the many Polish immigrants that settled in the area during the 1870's. In 1881, community members built SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in the heart of Poland. The church was destroyed by fire in 1898, and a new church was constructed the following year.SS.Cyril & Methodius Faith Community: 1881-1990. Poland, Wisconsin References Unincorporated communities in Brown County, Wisconsin Unincorporated communities in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luxemburg, Wisconsin
Luxemburg is a village in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,515 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Green Bay Metropolitan Statistical Area. The village is located within the town of Luxemburg. Geography Luxemburg is located at (44.538378, -87.704962). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land. Due to a clerical error, Luxemburg experienced a name swap with Belgium, Wisconsin. Both communities retained their accidental name.''Romance of Wisconsin Place Names'' by Robert E. Gard and L. G. Sorden, New York: October House, Inc. 1968, page 9 Climate Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 2,515 people, 973 households, and 672 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 1,008 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 97.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.9% from other r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Krok, Wisconsin
Krok is an unincorporated community in the town of West Kewaunee in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin, United States. Krok is situated near the origin of the East Twin River and its tributary, Krok Creek, just west of East Krok. The community was founded by Czech immigrants from Bohemia, now in the Czech Republic. The Krok post office A post office is a public facility and a retailer that provides mail services, such as accepting letters and parcels, providing post office boxes, and selling postage stamps, packaging, and stationery. Post offices may offer additional serv ... was established by Wojta Stransky in January 1875. References Unincorporated communities in Wisconsin Unincorporated communities in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin Czech-American culture in Wisconsin {{KewauneeCountyWI-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kimberly, Wisconsin
Kimberly is a village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 7,320 at the 2020 United States Census, 2020 census. The village is east of Appleton, Wisconsin, Appleton. History Kimberly was originally known as The Cedars (after the Treaty of the Cedars)Herman, Jennifer L.. 2008. ''Wisconsin Encyclopedia''. Hamburg, MI: State History Publications, p. 365. and later as Smithfield. In 1889 it was renamed after John A. Kimberly (1838–1928), one of the co-founders of what is now the Kimberly-Clark Corporation, when the company opened a paper mill in the community. Geography Kimberly is located at (44.2684, -88.3375). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which, of it is land and is water. Demographics 2010 census At the 2010 United States Census, 2010 census there were 6,468 people, 2,739 households, and 1,760 families living in the village. The population density was . There wer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jericho, Calumet County, Wisconsin
Jericho is an unincorporated community in the town of Brothertown in Calumet County, Wisconsin Wisconsin () is a state in the upper Midwestern United States. Wisconsin is the 25th-largest state by total area and the 20th-most populous. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake M ..., United States. Jericho is located at the intersection of County highways C & H. Jericho is part of the Holyland region in Wisconsin. History Jericho was settled in 1855 as a station on the plank road between Brothertown and Sheboygan. One of its first settlers was J. M. Parkins who constructed Sechter's Inn as one of the community's first buildings. Images File:JerichoWisconsinHolyTrinityChurch.jpg, Holy Trinity church File:JerichoWisconsinWestSign.jpg, Looking west at Jericho's entrance sign References Unincorporated communities in Wisconsin Unincorporated communities in Calumet County, Wisconsin {{CalumetCountyWI ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Freedom, Outagamie County, Wisconsin
Freedom is a town in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 6,200 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Freedom and Murphy Corner are located in the town and the unincorporated community of Five Corners is located partially within the town. History The first non-native settler in the Town of Freedom was James Andrew Jackson, an African-American who arrived in 1830. Jackson was asked by town residents if they could name the town "Jackson" after him, but he wanted the town to be named Freedom because this was where he obtained his freedom. The Town of Freedom was established on June 5, 1852, and was split off from the Town of Lansing. In doing so, Freedom took most of the town of Lansing's residents, its town seat, and all of its standing town officers. (The remaining town and land comprising Lansing was renamed the Town of Center in April 1853). Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 35.8&nb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Embarrass, Wisconsin
Embarrass is a village in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 404 at the 2010 census. Geography Embarrass is located at (44.670716, -88.703361). The village is located about halfway between Clintonville, and Shawano, on Wisconsin State Highway 22. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which, of it is land and is water. Name Many of the early lumberjacks in the town were French Canadians. When they tried to send logs down the river they found it almost impossible because of the many snags and other debris, so they named it the Riviere Embarrase, embarrase being a French word meaning to impede, to obstruct, or to entangle. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 404 people, 144 households, and 102 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 151 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 97.0% White, 0.5% African American, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
