Herman Newcrest (1840-1915), 1885
Photo courtesy of The San Myshuno Historical Society
"My brothers and sisters, our bravery and our determination has led us to a place befitting of a community. We stand upon acres of rich, nourishing soil, a harvest that will sustain our children, and their children, and their children, and so on. These trees will provide protection from Winter's cold breath and Summer's unrelenting anger. The beasts that roam this area supply us with not only food, but opportunities to trade with our neighbors. And the fish! Beautiful bass, perch, walleye, and trout!
So tell them folks in San Myshuno about this place. Tell them of these words that I have spoken to you. Let them come, like fish to bait. We will await our brethren with acceptance and comfort, just as this land has done for us."
-Herman Newcrest, speech recorded by an unknown settler.
A group of San Myshuno natives left their home and discovered lands covered in rolling hills, farming fields and orchards, and watering holes for fishing. Their leader, a fisherman named Herman Newcrest, declared that this land would sustain their people for generations to come and was also the best place for fishing. He was courageous, respected by all, and also known to be a little long-winded.
With the coming of the railroad through the area, a post office was built and the area was then named Newcrest after their angler leader.
Newcrest was founded in 1890.
