Asaph Whittlesey

A mural of Asaph Whittlesey, located near the intersection of Ellis Avenue and Highway 2 in Ashland.

Asaph Whittlesey was the first Wisconsin state legislator from the Lake Superior region.^[1] In 1854, he settled the city of Ashland, Wisconsin.^[2]

A pair of snowshoes reported to have belonged to Whittlesey.

Early years of Ashland

In 1854, Asaph left La Pointe in a rowboat, along with his companion, George Kilborn. Arriving at the bottom of Chequamegon Bay, they settled the area that is now the west side of Ashland. As other pioneers and lumbermen began to arrive, Asaph petitioned the government to name the community Ashland. However, at the time this name was already taken, and it was not until the other community named Ashland became defunct, that the name Ashland was granted to Whittlesey’s settlement.^[3]

Wisconsin legislature

Asaph was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1860.^[4] In January of that year, he traveled by snowshoe all the way to Sparta to catch the nearest train to the state capitol in Madison.^[5][6] A famous image of him is a photograph taken during his journey, in which he is wearing his showshoes, along with a pistol tucked into his belt. This 1860 photo was the basis of a mural in Ashland.

As a member of the Wisconsin Legislature, he was successful in petitioning the division of La Pointe County, and the creation of Ashland County (in which the city of Ashland is the county seat).^[7]

Namesake

Whittlesey Creek, near Ashland, was named after him. This watershed also encompasses what is known as the Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge.

External links

• The South Shore Visitor – Historical Vignettes
• [1]
• [2]

Notes

1. ^ Ashland Community Profile
2. ^ Lake Superior South Shore Visitor Site
3. ^ Lake Superior South Shore Visitor Site
4. ^ Members of the Wisconsin Legislature
5. ^ Lake Superior South Shore Visitor Site
6. ^ Wisconsin Historical Society
7. ^ Lake Superior South Shore Visitor Site

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