History:

The present flourishing town of Ixonia was at one time a trackless wilderness, No bridges spanned its streams and an adventurous pilgrim traveled for miles before his, heart was gladdened by the sight of an Inhabitant or the song of a woodsman who had preceded him into the forest. It took courage, skill, foresight, and struggling to achieve what we have to enjoy today. In the year 1632, previous of the white, the Winnebago and Pottowatomi Indian tribes occupied southern Wisconsin including Jefferson County for a considerable time.

Traces of these historic settlers may be seen on a farm in section 19, which at one time was owned by John Stafeil, where mounds still exist. In a more recent discovery in an area overlooking the Rock River in the same section were the human remains believed to be those of Indians. Also along the banks of the Rock River but in section 26, just south of the ford (now Hwy. 16 bridge), traces of an Indian trading post were dug up by Joe Marks while In the process of building a new home.

French explorers soon made their appearances, followed by priests and fur traders. In 1763 the French and Indian War was fought. At the close of the Revolution in 1783 this area became part of the Northwest Territory.

It is generally conceded that the Black Hawk War was instrumental in directing the attention of immigrants to Wisconsin, who from that date began to arrive in such great numbers that in 1836 a Territorial Government was organized by an act of Congress. In 1848 Wisconsin was granted statehood by President Polk.