PRIMROSE - A historical marker, "Robert M. La Follette: The Early Years," will be dedicated at 2 p.m. Oct. 15 in the Town of Primrose, a few miles from his birthplace. The Dane County Historical Society is placing this marker at the intersection of County G in Dane County and Oak Grove Road, two miles south of the Village of Mt. Vernon.
"Fighting Bob" La Follette lived in Argyle from 1862 to 1870 and served in both chambers of Congress and as governor of Wisconsin.
At the dedication, in cooperation with Township officials, the Society will unveil its 49th marker. A reception with light refreshments will follow at 3 p.m. at the Primrose Town Hall, 8468 County A in Dane County.
"Fighting Bob" La Follette lived in Argyle from 1862 to 1870 and served in both chambers of Congress and as governor of Wisconsin.
At the dedication, in cooperation with Township officials, the Society will unveil its 49th marker. A reception with light refreshments will follow at 3 p.m. at the Primrose Town Hall, 8468 County A in Dane County.
