In the 1870s, the Village of Edgerton purchased a “Little Giant” fire engine but faced challenges in maintaining an organized fire department to operate it. In July 1893, a fire destroyed the block northeast of Indiana Street and Michigan Avenue. The following year, Edgerton acquired Bryan’s used hand-pumped fire engine and successfully organized a fire department. This undated photograph from the Edgerton Historical Society collection showcases Edgerton firefighters in dress uniform at the firehouse located in Edgerton’s town hall. Do you have a historic Williams County photo to share? Email us at publisher@thevillagereporter.com.
