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Westfield
Liner notes
A midwest folk song about Westfield, Wisconsin, where the old Cochrane-Nelson house stands proud on Lawrence Street. The lyrics tell the story of a quiet village platted in 1856, with acoustic guitars echoing the peaceful Marquette County breeze.
Researcher notes
Song research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-08
Streets and places
- Lawrence Street
Other
- First woman trustee was Jennie Frank in 1926
Geography
- Marquette County
- Central Wisconsin
Culture
- Small town Midwestern heritage
- Local historical preservation
Architecture and visuals
- Early 1900s residential architecture
- Historic municipal buildings
Landmarks
- Cochrane-Nelson house
- Marquette County Historical Society Museum
- Village Hall and Jail
History
- Settled in 1848
- Platted in 1856 by Pickens Boynton for Robert Cochrane
- Incorporated in 1902
Businesses and industry
- Local retail
- Agriculture in surrounding areas
Research sources
Visual research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-08
Streets and places
- Lawrence Street
Other
- Mature street trees
Geography
- Flat to gently rolling terrain
Culture
- Preserved historical society museum
Architecture and visuals
- Classic early 1900s residential architecture
- Simple municipal brick and wood structures
Landmarks
- Cochrane-Nelson house
- Village Hall and Jail
History
- Early 20th century structures
Businesses and industry
- Small main street storefronts
Research sources
UntitledWave · City Pride
Put Westfield on the map.
A little town deserves to make some noise.
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Locals have claimed Westfield
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Song plays
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Pieces of merch out in the wild
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Requests for another song
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