From "History of Manitowoc County" by Dr. Louis Falge, 1912
P. 339
St. Nazianz, an important village of Manitowoc county, located in Eaton town, was founded by a colony of Badenese, who belonged to a religious order of the old world and sought this country that its members might live under more auspicious conditions and observe tenets of their organization without molestation. The colony lived in St. Nazianz as a community many years and thrived both materially and spiritually. Eventually, after the death of the founder, the property was divided. The community still exists but not as a body politic or as a unit in relation to its property interests. The church has grown in strength and wealth and its educational institutions are highly considered and most generously patronized. In September 1904, the golden jubilee of the founding of the colony was observed and made a gala day and holiday. Many were the guests in St. Nazianz on that day from various parts of the state. The buildings and streets were gaily decorated and spiritual and other feasts were partaken of by the multitude.
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