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Author:
Mary Moltzan

Location:
T. 28 N. - R. 8 E., Sec. 24,Township of Weston

Background:

A dam and a mill laid the foundation for the settlement of Callon, with a fairly large parcel of land being cleared along the north bank of the river.

Settlers coming to Callon were largely Polish farmers.

Churches:

Catholic services were held in the home of Alex Jagler for some time prior to the building of St. Agnes Church in 1910.

Industry:

Roy Gavitt erected a mill in 1894 about 1 1/2 miles north of the Eau Claire River which operated until about 1915.

Listell "Old Norwegian" Mill on Bull June Creek about two and one-half miles south of Callon