Wildcats Longbranch Saloon building dates to 1850s — Manitowoc County Historical Society
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In the early history of Manitowoc County, Branch, originally named Lenaville, boasted many businesses and amusement places. Some of the earliest businesses included a shingle mill and logging camp, grist mill, brewery, two sawmills, and two blacksmith shops in the early 1850s. The name change from
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