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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29K7_the-great-northern-pine-of-wisconsin_Cadott-WI.html
This statue is a conception of the "Cadotte" fur trader. Sculptor Jerry Holter of Clam Lake, Wisconsin, was commissioned to carve the figure from a solid section of native Northern White Pine, symbolic of the great lumbering industry of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29K0_cadott-centennial_Cadott-WI.html
In 1865, Robert Marriner settled in this vicinity, built a dam and sawmill below the present Main Street Bridge an subsequently platted the village of Cadott. The falls of the river here had been called "Cadotte Falls" for a member of t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29I8_the-cadotte-fur-traders_Cadott-WI.html
Among the fur traders who attained prominence in the Lake Superior region were Jean Baptiste Cadotte (Cadeau) and his sons, Jean Baptiste, Jr., and Michel. Each married daughters of prominent Ojibway Indians; became influential as merchants, int…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM169G_g-a-r-monument_Chippewa-Falls-WI.html
G. A. R. In Memory ofOur HeroesFrom '61 to '65 Erected by theW. R. C. No. 113.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1248_badger-state-planing-mill-at-lake-hallie_Chippewa-Falls-WI.html
This site is near the location of the first sawmill called the "Blue Mills" built just north of Lake Hallie, built over a two year period 1842-1843 by Steven McCann and the brothers Simon and George Randall. In 1867 it was sold to T.S. Schoefield.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11NR_first-congregational-united-church-of-christ_Bloomer-WI.html
The First Congregational Church was organized in the Public Hall at Vanville (later renamed Bloomer) Chippewa County on November 20, 1868. In 1870, lots 4 and 5 of block 4 of the Town of Bloomer were donated by Mr. Samuel Gilbert of Gilberstville,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11M1_first-farm-in-chippewa-county_Chippewa-Falls-WI.html
In 1847, a German by the name of George Myers arrived in Chippewa Falls looking for a tract of land for farming purposes. Prior to that time no one had attempted to cultivate any larger spot of ground than a garden patch. He chose this tract of la…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11H5_saint-peters-catholic-church_Chippewa-Falls-WI.html
In the early 1850's, settlers from Rhine, Bavaria, Bohemia, and Luxembourg came to this part of Wisconsin now known as Tilden Township. They vowed to build a church in honor of the "Blessed Virgin Mother of God" giving thanks for their safe voyage…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11GO_sokups-market_Chippewa-Falls-WI.html
Joseph Sokup opened Sokup's Market in Downtown Chippewa Falls around 1891 on the northwest corner of Bay and Willow Streets. He built the current grocery store at 624 N. Bridge Street in 1894. The market is one of the oldest family owned businesse…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11EM_oldest-commercial-building-in-chippewa-falls_Chippewa-Falls-WI.html
The building to your right is the oldest commercial building in Chippewa Falls. It was built (Circa 1859) by Peter Morie (Morey) and was used originally as a Saloon and Boarding House for lumberjacks and others. In 1861 at the start of the Civil W…
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