Mary Ann Labuche, or “Aunt Mary Ann” as she was commonly known, was born into slavery and married three times throughout her life. Until Fort Crawford was built in 1816, she held the title of the only doctor in Wisconsin.
The Lake Ivanhoe community was envisioned a century ago as the first Black-founded settlement in Wisconsin. A group of residents is working to erect a marker to make sure this history is noted.
The Lake Ivanhoe community was envisioned a century ago as the first Black-founded settlement in Wisconsin. A group of residents is working to erect a marker to make sure this history is noted.
The Lake Ivanhoe community was envisioned a century ago as the first Black-founded settlement in Wisconsin. A group of residents is working to erect a marker to make sure this history is noted.
The Lake Ivanhoe community was envisioned a century ago as the first Black-founded settlement in Wisconsin. A group of residents is working to erect a marker to make sure this history is noted.