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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBXG_whistler-mound-group-and-enclosure_Hancock-WI.html
The Whistler Mound Group and Enclosure originally consisted of 70 conical or round burial mounds and a low, earthen double enclosure. The site has never been scientifically investigated so the exact date of construction is unknown. Archaeologists,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBX0_thompson-boughton-mill_St-Croix-Falls-WI.html
This millstone is the last remnant of the flour mill that operated on the river bank a half-mile to the south. Power was provided by the stream that now tumbles down a rocky slope on the north boundary of the Wisconsin Interstate Park.
Pieces o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBVI_river-spirit_St-Croix-Falls-WI.html
The city of St. Croix Falls commissioned local sculptor, Julie Ann Stage, to create a monument in bronze which would embody the poetry and natural beauty of the St. Croix River Valley.
River Spirit, unveiled on July 29th of 2007, is a focal poi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBVG_st-croix-falls-lions-park_St-Croix-Falls-WI.html
Lions Park marks the site of an historic battle between the Chippewa Indians and their traditional enemies, the Fox and Sioux. Circa 1770, the two war parties met on the portage area below in a fierce fight that raged among the crags and crevices …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBM8_winnebago-indians_Wisconsin-Rapids-WI.html
Ah-Dah-Wa-Gam Chapter D. A. R. In recognition of the Loyalty & Patriotism of the Winnebago Indians ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆Corporal Foster DeCorah Robert DeCorah · Jesse Thompson Mike Standing Water · D…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBKY_geiger-brewery_Osceola-WI.html
From 1867 to 1878 master brewer Veit Geiger operated the Geiger Brewery at this location. The artesian springs assured an abundant source of pure water, and the nearby caves provided a constant 50-degree storage cellar. The brewery, was just one o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBK5_osceola-bluff_Osceola-WI.html
For thousands of years, this limestone bluff has been an area landmark. Chippewa Indians camped here along the "ginseng trail" that stretched from Balsam Lake in Polk County to New Richmond in St. Croix County. Overlooking the St. Croix National S…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBID_osceola-soo-depot_Osceola-WI.html
This depot was built in 1916 replacing a smaller wooden structure that was destroyed when two engines collided in front of it. Constructed of red, wire cut brick with white sandstone trim, the depot was very modern for its time, boasting both a me…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBHH_the-mills_Osceola-WI.html
By 1845, the first sawmill was erected in Osceola. It stood two stories high and was capable of cutting 10,000 board feet every 24 hours. Approximately 35 million board feet were cut during its existence. It was located on Osceola Creek near the s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBHE_osceola_Osceola-WI.html
First settled by William Kent in 1844 when he came looking for lumber for ship masts. Built a lumber mill powered by Osceola Creek. Other industries followed along with a flour mill in 1852. First called Leroy in honor of Leroy Hubbard the first w…