Ron Feddern Charles Frank Flesner LaVon Koehn Rodney Brand Jay Reikofski
Originally called Morehouse for a railroad employee and early settler, the little settlement consisted of a section house, water tank and railroad platform that bore his name. A neighboring claim was filed by George and Caroline Foster, who came to make this settlement their home. In December 1885, Pierce County Courthouse records show that Foster conveyed title to land for the town of Foster. Mr. Foster established a feed store, soon after other entrepreneurs brought a grocery store, a drug store, and a blacksmith shop. In 1886, the first school was organized with 22 students. The first teacher, Mrs. John Beatty, was an early day working mom who took her new born to school, rocking the cradle while she taught her classes.
Today most residents commute to jobs in surrounding communities in Pierce and Madison counties. The Village of Foster boasts tree-lined streets, a relaxed life style and neighborly community atmosphere.
But don’t miss the Friday night buffet at the Chuck Wagon Café - serving the best fish and chicken for miles around!
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