History of Marathon City
In 1856, a colonization scheme was planned by members of the Catholic
Church Society in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They organized "The Pittsburgh
German Homestead Society," each paying into a common treasury a sum of
$110 in return for 80 acres of land.
The Pittsburgh German Homestead Society elected a committee that
proceeded to Wisconsin to locate land for the society. This committee
arrived at Stevens Point, Wisconsin, in 1856. They went to the Federal Land
Office and took up 3,000 acres for the society in township 28, range 6 east
(which is the description of the present town of Marathon).
In 1856, a colonization scheme was planned by members of the Catholic
Church Society in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They organized "The Pittsburgh
German Homestead Society," each paying into a common treasury a sum of
$110 in return for 80 acres of land.
The Pittsburgh German Homestead Society elected a committee that
proceeded to Wisconsin to locate land for the society. This committee
arrived at Stevens Point, Wisconsin, in 1856. They went to the Federal Land
Office and took up 3,000 acres for the society in township 28, range 6 east
(which is the description of the present town of Marathon).
Motorycycle Fun Run for Special Olympics
Marathon is also proud to be the starting point for the annual Motorcycle Fun
Run to benefit Special Olympics held every year in late May. Special Olympic
athletes around north central Wisconsin benefited from $18,000 raised
during the fourth annual Motorcycle Fun Run held May 2006. The Fun Run
fielded 92 motorcycles and 150 participants for its 100-mile route that
wound through Jay Stadium in Merrill, where regional Special Olympics
competition was being held. Special Olympians, and others in attendance,
were visibly thrilled as the bikes rumbled through the stadium. More than
900 Special Olympic athletes will benefit from the event, which will fund
year-round training and competition for these special athletes.
Marathon is also proud to be the starting point for the annual Motorcycle Fun
Run to benefit Special Olympics held every year in late May. Special Olympic
athletes around north central Wisconsin benefited from $18,000 raised
during the fourth annual Motorcycle Fun Run held May 2006. The Fun Run
fielded 92 motorcycles and 150 participants for its 100-mile route that
wound through Jay Stadium in Merrill, where regional Special Olympics
competition was being held. Special Olympians, and others in attendance,
were visibly thrilled as the bikes rumbled through the stadium. More than
900 Special Olympic athletes will benefit from the event, which will fund
year-round training and competition for these special athletes.
Our Present Community
The Marathon Area Business
Association believes in promoting and
maintaining a strong community. We
believe a healthy attitude toward family
and neighbors contributes to an
equally healthy business climate.
That’ s why the MABA is a key
supporter of the Marathon School
District.
The Marathon Area Business
Association believes in promoting and
maintaining a strong community. We
believe a healthy attitude toward family
and neighbors contributes to an
equally healthy business climate.
That’ s why the MABA is a key
supporter of the Marathon School
District.
Marathon Fun Days & Holly Days
The MABA also is a key sponsor of Marathon Fun Days, and is the founder
and organizer of the annual Holly Days seasonal Christmas-season
celebration.
The MABA also is a key sponsor of Marathon Fun Days, and is the founder
and organizer of the annual Holly Days seasonal Christmas-season
celebration.
Community
| Government Offices | Churches | Schools |
|
Post Office 311 Walnut St., Marathon 800-275-8777 |
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church -WELS 712 2nd Ave., Marathon 443-2028 www.stmatthewmarathon.com |
Marathon Area Elementary School 100 Spring Dr., Marathon 443-2538 |
|
Marathon City Branch Library
704 3rd St., Marathon 443-2775 |
Fellowship Bible Evangelical Free 800 River Rd., Marathon 443-3747 |
Marathon Area High School 204 East., Marathon 443-2226 |
|
Marathon Village Government Street Department 106 Chestnut St., Marathon 443-2222 |
St. Mary's Catholic Church 712 Market St., Marathon 443-2045 |
St. Mary's School 716 Market St., Marathon 443-3430 |
| Water Department 104 Chestnut St., Marathon 443-2223 |
Community Services | |
| Village Clerk 311 Walnut St., Marathon 443-2221 |
MASA (Marathon Area Swim
Association) 401 4th Street., Marathon 443-3772 |