Boaz, Wisconsin
First North American people sites in Wisconsin came to broad
public attention in 1897, when members of the Dosch family
saw the bones of a large animal in an eroded stream bank. Digging
unearthed a nearly complete Mastodon skeleton. Two spear points
were also recovered with the bones at this site, near Boaz,
Wisconsin. This spectacular find was widely publicized, prompting
others to look for similar sites. More Paleo-Indian points
were discovered and their locations identified. Even today
avocational archaeologists and other citizens continue to find
spear points used by Wisconsin's
first residents. When reported, they continue to add to our
understanding of the past.
Boaz Mastodon Historical Marker
A Rare Find (Article) (PDF)
Boaz Mastodon in U.W. Exhibit (Article) (PDF)
A Mammoth Skeleton (Article) (PDF)
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