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Historical Marker, Blackhawk Surrender
April 1930
View of a historical marker commorating Black Hawk's surrender in 1832, located on Highway 35. Caption reads: "Tablet on Highway #35 * Victory, Wis."
Site of Red Bird's Village Historic Marker
Mississippi River
First Battle of the Bad Ax was fought opposite, between 37 Winnebagos, on Minnesota and Wisconsin islands, and crew of keel boat O.H. Perry grounded on sandbar. Fatalities: 4 whites, 7 Indians. The...
J.S.(1901)
Mississippi River
The fire consumed the J.S. "40 to 60 rods above the Bad Axe Island on the Mississippi River." per Captain George Nichols. After the passengers got off the burning vessel it was towed out into the ...
Put marker on site of Hooker's Wyoming cabin
Jul 15, 1930
Milwaukee Journal
