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    2. Bun-gah-je-wim The Chippewa name for the Whitney Rapids. It si thought to mean "end of the rapids". According to an authoritative source, Chippewa bon or boni in compound words signifies "the end of something." Also,an element spelled -djiwan (possibly corresponding to je-wim or je-wung) appears in the Chipewa words kijidjiwan, "there is a rapids," and nawadjiwan, "a rapids in the middle of a river." Hence the traditional interpretation, "end of the rapids" is probably accurate. Burndt Ground Camp Site An Indian camp site in SE sec 28, Rudolph Township. In early Wood Co days this was the only cleared space along the Wisconsin R for many miles and hence became a rendezvous for Indians engaged in fur trading. Also called the Burnt Grounds. Burnt Grounds See Burnt Ground Camp Site C S Vedder's Addition A subdivision of Marshfield. The plat's survey was certified on Sept 29, 1887; the plat, which was recorded on Nov 9 1887 was taken out by C S and N J Vedder, apparently local residents. Cameron Park A public park in Vesper. In the late nineteenth century James W Cameron was an important person in Wood Co. For a time he was part of the Vesper lumbering firm, Sherry-Cameron Co. He was also president of the First National Bank of Grand Rapids, and seved two terms as chairman of the county board. The park was eveidently named in honor of this man.

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