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Plugachaw Wisconsin, founded in 1787, began as a small agricultural market dominated by tobacco and sugar plums as the typical cash crop in the region.

The name is derived from the gratuitous use of chewing tobacco by the local residents and their tendencies to offer guests “plugs of chaw” as a gesture of friendliness.

A plug of chaw is a bit of chewing tobacco, borrowed from the colloquialism of the locals in the area.

The farmers market, the genesis of the township, became known for its merchants offering the said, “plugs of chaw” so often that the name Plugachaw Market was given by customers.

Years later, in 1787, Plugachaw was officially given its township status after the population of the area grew to 69 people.

Plugachaw is located in the northwest portion of the state nestled between Brule Wisconsin and Iron River Wisconsin on State Highway 2.