Breed is a town in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 657 at the 2000 census. A post office called Breed was established in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1966. The community was named for its first postmaster, George M. Breed. The first settler in the area was James Knight. Most settlers c…
Breed is a town in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 657 at the 2000 census. A post office called Breed was established in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1966. The community was named for its first postmaster, George M. Breed. The first settler in the area was James Knight. Most settlers came on foot along ancient Native American foot trails. The first road in the county was built in 1860. The first road built in Breed was built in 1885. It became the route of Highway 32 and Highway 64. The general store opened in 1887 as a result of the surrounding areas being quickly settled for farming. The Chicago and Northwestern was built in 1896 from Mountain. The center of the community was the North Star hotel. The town had a school, multiple churches, a cheese factory, and many farms. Since the businesses closed, the town has become a small community with only houses remaining.
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