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The Sechler monument in the Sechlerville Cemetery pays homage to an industrious family who left their mark on the area.
A remaining home stands in Sechlerville, Wisconsin. The town no longer has any stores or businesses.
Merlin Hull poses in 1913 for a portrait when he's Speaker of the Wisconsin Assembly in Madison, Wisconsin. He served in Wisconsin's legislature as well as the Secretary of State, and in Congress. He began his career as owner of the Black River Falls newspaper. Photographer unknown; from the Merlin Hull papers collection
The home of Jacob Sechler is photographed about 1930, photographer unknown. He was a carpenter from Pennsylvania before settling in Wisconsin where he was a farmer and miller.
SECHLERVILLE, Wis. – It’s not much more than a wide spot in the road now, but Sechlerville influenced at least one resident to make a lasting mark on Wisconsin through his government service.
LeeAnne Bulman
LeeAnne Bulman writes about agriculture from her farm overlooking the beautiful Danuser Valley on Wisconsin’s west coast. Email genwim2@gmail.com to reach her.
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Merlin Hull poses in 1913 for a portrait when he's Speaker of the Wisconsin Assembly in Madison, Wisconsin. He served in Wisconsin's legislature as well as the Secretary of State, and in Congress. He began his career as owner of the Black River Falls newspaper. Photographer unknown; from the Merlin Hull papers collection
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