Area once known as Wisertown.
Descendants and extended family
of John (1793-1877) and Luzanna
Wiser(1804-1873) lived here,
including Gagels, Arnolds, and
Webers. John came here 1817,
married Luzanna 1821, bought farm
1838. They built St. Andrew’s
Church and Cemetery then gave to
Catholic Church. Wiser farm now
site of Doss HS and Trunnel Elem.
Reverse Description:
ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH ROAD
Intersection with Dixie Hwy once
had post office, hotel, and train
depot. Ella Murphy was depot agent
for many years. Doss HS and
Trunnel Elem opened 1967. Thomas
Harry Doss was Jefferson Co.
School Board chairman. Bertha
Trunnel was long-time educator.
Now called Pleasure Ridge Park,
formerly known as Wisertown.