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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HO1_veterans-memorial_Eleva-WI.html
In Memory of Those Who
Served Our Country
Donated by
Eleva Broiler Festival Club
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D5G_james-allen-reed-trempealeau_Trempealeau-WI.html
James Allen Reed1798 - 1873First Permanent Settler in Trempealeau County & Founder of TrempealeauJames Reed was a man of medium height, with broad shoulders and a large chest. He had light brown hair and grayish blue eyes. He was quick, active, al…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM190L_gale-college-historic-district_Galesville-WI.html
Founded in 1854, Galesville University (later known as Gale College) was one of the earliest institutions of higher education in Wisconsin and a notable attempt to bring higher education to the newly recognized state. Affiliated with four differen…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM190J_galesville-bridge_Galesville-WI.html
The Galesville Bridge was erected in 1925, replacing an earlier bridge that was difficult for automobiles to access. For 86 years, the 1925 bridge carried traffic across Beaver Creek. Constructed by the Guaranty Construction Company of Minneapolis…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11WX_bradys-bluff_Trempealeau-WI.html
Brady's Bluff was designated a State Natural Area in 1952 to preserve the high quality ecological systems found here. This uncultivated 65 acre remnant is characterized by steep, dry prairies, exposed cliffs, and oak woodland. The bluff, a favorit…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11W6_downtown-galesville-historic-district_Galesville-WI.html
First platted in 1854, the commercial district surrounding the public square is still the heart of downtown Galesville. Most buildings date from the 1880s to the early 20th century and feature a two-story brick facade, tall narrow windows and elab…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXPM_john-f-cance-galesville-area-veterans-memorial_Galesville-WI.html
MemorialJohn F. Cance1870 — 1953Civic leader and benefactor whoprovided a permanent charitabletrust to the City of Galesvilleand the surrounding area foreducation, beautification, andcharitable endeavors for thebenefit and enjoyment of there…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVF6_the-geology-of-perrot-state-park_Trempealeau-WI.html
Millions of Years Ago[drawing]Millions of years ago, Trempealeau Mountain, the bluffs of Perrot State Park, and the Minnesota upland across the river were all one continuous rock mass. Over time, Cedar Creek, Big Trout Creek, and their tributaries…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMT04_ridge-avenue-historic-district_Galesville-WI.html
The Ridge Avenue Historic District includes a nearly three-block long section of Ridge Avenue featuring a concentration of the most architecturally and historically significant residences in the City of Galesville. The district was developed by pr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSL7_strum-veterans-memorial_Strum-WI.html
We salute all the men and women in our armed forces, to those who have served and to those that have given the altimate sacrifice.
God bless you and God bless these United States of America.
Donated by Glenn & Lue Haukeness, Garry & Sonia H…