Prairieville Pioneers - In 1839, the white people who came to the Waukesha County area found the Potawatomi Indian tribe inhabiting the land. The white man aw established dwellings stretching over the prairie and named the surrounding country Prairie Village. Later in the same year, the Wisconsin legislature formally shortened the name to Prairieville. In 1846, the area became a county and took the name Waukesha.
Most members of this Chapter reside in various villages, towns and cities in Waukesha County. Thus, the original name of the area is the common denominator for many in the chapter.
Most members of this Chapter reside in various villages, towns and cities in Waukesha County. Thus, the original name of the area is the common denominator for many in the chapter.