Clare A. Briggs was born in Reedsburg on 5 August 1875 to Mr. and Mrs. William Pardee Briggs; he lived here into his early teens.

Briggs became one of our nation's best known cartoonists, often using local scenes and names in his popular series entitled “When a Feller Needs a Friend,” "The Old Swimming Hole," and "Skin-nay." His cartoons appeared in newspapers throughout the country.

Briggs died on 3 January 1930 in New York City.

More information on Briggs can be obtained from the Reedsburg Area Historical Society and the Reedsburg Public Library.

Marker can be reached from North Webb Avenue near Fourth Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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