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Prentice
Liner notes
A rustic americana song with vocals and lyrics about the old lumber days in Prentice, Wisconsin. The singer reflects on the Jump River Lumber Company and the hardworking folks who built the town along the riverbanks. Acoustic guitars and a steady beat echo the history of the old tannery and the trains rolling down Railroad Avenue.
Researcher notes
Song research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-07
Streets and places
- Railroad Avenue
- US Highway 8
- State Hwy. 13
Other
- Population of 563 at the 2020 census
Geography
- Jump River
- Northwoods community
Culture
- Logging industry heritage
- Railroad history
Architecture and visuals
- 17 outdoor historical markers
- 3,250-foot asphalt runway
Landmarks
- Prentice History Walk
- Prentice Municipal Airport
- Prentice Pines Golf Course
History
- Born as a lumber town in 1882
- Jump River Lumber Company established by Alexander Prentice
- Fayette Shaw opened a tannery in the early 1890s
- Prentice Co-operative Creamery formed in 1915
Businesses and industry
- Wisconsin Central Railroad
- Prentice Industrial Park
Research sources
Visual research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-07
Streets and places
- Railroad Avenue
Other
- Surfaced, lighted, all-weather airport
Geography
- Jump River
- Northwoods
Culture
- Outdoor historical plaques
Architecture and visuals
- Outdoor historical markers and plaques
- Asphalt runway
Landmarks
- Prentice History Walk markers
History
- Former site of Jump River Lumber Company Store
Businesses and industry
- Airport with asphalt runway
Research sources
UntitledWave · City Pride
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