Geologists traveled through Mercer early in 1848 following the
    “Flambeau Trail”to the North end of Long Lake from Lake Superior.

   The first Mercer school was erected in 1894. It was in this year that the first
   train arrived in Mercer signaling the beginning of the early settlers, roads,
   mills, stores and other business.

   In 1909, Mercer had its first battle with typhoid fever, while 1911 brought forest fires,
   burning many acres and threatening lives. 1916, the fury of a cyclone swept across
   Long Lake and again in 1920.

  
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Mercer History:
   
   The early 1930’s saw the Capone brothers, Al, Ralph, George and Matte,
  vacationing at the Jack Solomon lodge. They were guided by Mitch Babic and
  Louis Stephy. Ralph Capone returned to Mercer years later, built a home and
  was one of Mercer’s most respected, well-liked residents, always ready to help
  his fellow townspeople.

  Long-time residents tell wonderful stories of coming north on the train, the
  entire household and livestock in the same boxcar. Of walking miles to
  Mercer on snowshoes for supplies during snow-in months. Snowplows
  pulled by five horse teams with men shoveling before the plow so the horses
  could get through.

  Lumbering flourished and Mercer became a well established community in
  Northern Wisconsin.

  In later years, with the decline of lumbering, Mercer became a popular vacation
  area for fishing and hunting. A naturally beautiful area, with 200 lakes within
  20 minutes.

  Today, Mercer is known for the natural beauty of its surroundings.
  Offering quiet, tension free lifestyles for all ages, an excellent school system,
  legal and medical facilities and strong retail base.

  Each year brings more Mercer history, we hope you will enjoy sharing a little of
  our town’s past and present.