From the Mazomanie Historical Society

Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/23/2022 - 8:33am

Mazomani's own handwriting.

Mazomani – His Recorded Words

By Frank Wolf

The village of Mazomanie was named after the Wahpeton Dakota Sioux Indian leader named Mazomani. His name in the Siouan language means Walking Iron or Iron Walker. The village was named Mazomanie when it was platted on July 5, 1855.

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From the Mazomanie Historical Society