Historical Object
Rountree's Militia Sword
| A scabbard and officer's militia sword that once belonged to Major John Rountree (a founder of Platteville) during the Black Hawk War in the summer of 1832. Rountree raised a company of men for this conflict and served as its captain under the command of Colonel Henry Dodge. |
| Image ID: | 115884 |
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| Creation Date: | date unknown |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
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| Collection Name: | WHS Museum Collection |
| Genre: | Historical Object |
| Original Format Type: | object |
| Original Format Number: | 1947.750A |
| Original Dimensions: | unknown |
| War |
| Weapons |
| Indoor photography |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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