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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FSA_thompson-house-hotel_Baraboo-WI.html
Thompson House Hotel
1899
is listed in the
State Register of
Historic Places
The State Historical Society of Wisconsin
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18NN_indian-mounds-and-village_Baraboo-WI.html
At this site was the village of Chief Car-A-Maue-Nee of the Winnebago Indians. Across the St. was his Council House in the midst of 7 effigy Earth mounds representing animals. In this area were about 90 effigies and conical mounds, second largest …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16BM_the-ringling-brothers-of-baraboo_Baraboo-WI.html
The Ringling family resided in Baraboo for many years. Being of German & French extraction, they literally went from rags to riches while operating their circus out of Baraboo. This closely knit family brought fame & prominence to their hometown, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13AU_man-mound_Baraboo-WI.html
This huge likeness of a man is thought to represent a powerful Indian God. The aborigines who made it may have been the Effigy Mound Builders. These Indians lived here about 1000 years ago. Nearly 900 of their earthworks have been found in Sauk Co…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSKH_the-ringling-bros-and-baraboo-wisconsin-circus-heritage_Baraboo-WI.html
In Recognition ofThe Ringling Bros. and Baraboo, Wisconsin Circus Heritagepresented byIrvin Feld and Kenneth Feld Owners of the Greatest Show on Earth
This historical marker, commemorates the birthplace of the renowned Ringling Bros. Circus. It…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSJO_world-war-i-memorial_Baraboo-WI.html
DedicatedNov. 11, 1932ToThose Who Served In TheArmed Forces Of Our CountryDuring The World War 1917-18ByDisabled American VeteransOf The World War Chapter 8Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post 2336
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSJF_sauk-county-civil-war-monument_Baraboo-WI.html
Erected to the memory ofSauk County soldiers in the War for the UnionbyJoe Hooker Post No. 9, Dept. of Wis.Grand Army of the RepublicThe Women's Relief Corps No. 36and Citizens of Sauk County.——1896
1861 — 1865
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRVY_st-marys-of-the-pines_Baraboo-WI.html
Built byB.I. Durward & Neighbors 1866Damaged by fire 1923Restored by Madison CouncilKnights of Columbus1929
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ2L_ice-age-national-scientific-reserve_Baraboo-WI.html
[A map in the upper left corner of the marker shows the extent of glaciation over North America and Wisconsin's position. Below it, a map shows the extent of glaciation in Wisconsin, with the locations of National Scientific Reserve Sites (Interst…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP6Q_south-shore-hotel-era_Baraboo-WI.html
While the north shore catered to a more elegant lifestyle, the south shore retained a touch of rustic charm.
Caption for upper left photo: A "Public House" was first erected on the south shore in 1870 by H.B. Sheldon. It would go by the names o…