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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLOO_van-hise-rock_Rock-Springs-WI.html
This outcrop of Baraboo Quartzite, located in the Baraboo Hills and known as Van Hise Rock, has been the focus of national and international scientific interest for over one hundred years. The rock is named in honor of University of Wiscon…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHE4_stanton-peter-helland_Wisconsin-Dells-WI.html
This American Flag was dedicatedNovember 22, 2002to honorStanton Peter Helland,who is symbolic of unwaveringleadership, determined dedicationand peerless contributions topreserving the uniquebeauty and scenic splendorof the Wisconsin Riverat the D…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDDH_baraboo-river_Baraboo-WI.html
The river front was once the heart of Baraboo. Railroads, industry and commercial trade gravitated toward the river, making it the initial center of activity. On the river in this area at various times 1844 - 1902 were saw mill, lathe, shingle, be…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDC7_warner-memorial-road_Baraboo-WI.html
This enduring highway connecting Baraboo with Devils Lake was made possible through the generosity ofWilbur William Warner(1850 - 1916)Whose boyhood home was here. To his cherished memory this tablet is gratefully dedicatedOctober 1921
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDBL_vodak-memorial-park_North-Freedom-WI.html
Joseph A. Vodak 1898 - 1974Julia Wopat Vodak 1903 - 1985
The Vodak family moved to North Freedom in 1927 from Hillsboro, Wis. Joe operated a sawmill at railroad museum location and a lumber shop at this site.
Joe and Julia were interested, a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDAR_natural-bridge-state-park_North-Freedom-WI.html
The BridgeThis Natural Bridge of sandstone, 35 feet high, was carved by the uneven dissolving of mineral deposits holding the sand grains together. The result after many years of erosion by water, frost action, wind, and gravity is the largest nat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD5P_civilian-conservation-corps_Merrimac-WI.html
In an effort to get the economy moving during the Great Depression of the 1930s, the Federal Government initiated a number of work projects. One of these was the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).
The CCC was for males, ages 18 to 25. Men were …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD2I_van-hise-rock_Rock-Springs-WI.html
The material of this rock was once sand on the sea bottom, and has since hardened into quartzite. It was tilted to the present position by a slow earth movement, and then separated from the adjacent cliff by erosion. The vertical light and dark ba…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCTE_the-baraboo-range_Prairie-Du-Sac-WI.html
The rugged range of hills which can be seen to the north of here is among the oldest visible physical features on the earth. The hard quartzite rock that forms them was deposited as sand in a shallow sea which once covered this region. Although de…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCT8_culvers_Sauk-City-WI.html
The George Culver family opened theoriginal Culver's Frozen Custard Restaurant on this siteJuly 18, 1984
The current restaurant openedApril 27, 2000
This monument is a tribute to theSauk-Prairie area residentswho have assisted with Culver'sg…