“Why was Wright County once called ‘The Big Woods’?” you might ask. Well, before the sprawling suburbs and bustling highways, Wright County was a different world. It was a land dominated by towering oaks, elms, and basswood trees. Imagine, if you will, a sea of green stretching as far as the eye could see. This is the landscape that greeted the first European settlers to Wright County. Established in 1855, Wright County was named for New York politician Silas Wright. The county was a magnet for pioneers, primarily of German and Swedish descent, seeking a fresh start. These hardy individuals carved out homesteads from the dense woodland, giving birth to a community rooted in hard work and resilience. Today, while remnants of “The Big Woods” still exist in the county’s many parks and natural areas, it’s a far cry from the unbroken expanse of old. Yet, the spirit of those early settlers, their determination and connection to the land, continues to echo through the generations.
The Afrocentric Spectrum Mural
What whispers do the walls of a city hold? The Afrocentric Spectrum Mural, here on University Avenue, speaks volumes about