Plain

Main Street in early 1920's. L-R: Blacksmith Shop, Liegel Garage, Village Hall, Dr. P.H. Fowler's office, Post Office & Ice Cream Parlor, Plain Bank, Grauvogel Tavern, General Store & Plumbing Shop.

Main Street in 1925. Incorporated in 1912, named after the shrine of the Virgin at Maria Plain in Germany. This German community was originally called Cramer's Corners, and in 1859 it was known as Log Town for the water-powered sawmill located here. St. Luke's Catholic parish was established in 1857, and Plain has remained predominately Catholic since. Joseph T. Ruhland sawmill located on the left.