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Pine Island Sites and References
Pine Island City Hall
The first permanent settlers came
to Pine Island in 1855. The Post Office was established a year
later in 1856. Pine Island derives its name from the Indian word,
Wa-zu-weeta, meaning Isle of Pines. A forest of
white pines grew on a narrow strip of land on the south side
of the river, extending from Main Street to the bluff west of
the village. The Indians viewing this acreage from afar in the
winter decided this forest of green trees in the snow resembled
an island of pines in a sea. A popular interpretation of the
name comes from the fact that in the river running through the
village there was an island upon which grew a pine tree. However,
old residents say that this island was caused by excess water
from the mill race. The island and the pine trees are gone now,
but the village continues to grow and prosper.
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