From left, back row, are Kaylianne Trammell, Delaney Donahue, Sophia Martin, Brody Blosser, Jane Price, Cecelia Mills, Charles Baldridge, Caleb Baker and Mason Koski; second row, Mitchell Rea, Taylor Fleming, Lily Soderberg, Ezekiel Fritsch, Autumn Salczenko, Trevor Williams and Kyle Smith; third row, David Tuck, Alex Rittenhouse, Serenity Aten, Greta Nault, Ella DeRoche, Nevaeh Parks, Adriana Thompson, Bradly Steber and Carter Reed; front, Ayeva Butterfield, Ajah Buffinton, Briar Davis, Harper White, Jaylinn Kappes, Kamryn Prevost, Naomi Millan and Ashley Angle.

Fourth grade students at Florence Elementary School participated in tour of the Florence County Courthouse and former jail on Thursday. Students were told of the history and architecture of both the courthouse and the jail dating back to its construction in 1889. As they toured the interior, students met with the four elected officials and learned of their jobs in carrying out the work of the county. The county offices of the clerk, register of deeds, treasurer and courts were visited. Each April, the Florence County Historical Society has a power point presentation on the county’s history and as a follow up, leads the tour of the courthouse and former jail. Wisconsin and local history are part of the required curriculum for all fourth graders.