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Menard Monument

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The Menard Monument was erected in honor of Pere Rene Menard who was lost in the area in 1661 while en route to Huron Village to baptize Native Americans. The monument stands on the river road between Merrill and Tomahawk, Wisconsin.

Date Created:
1925

Publication Information

Date Created 1925

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 7 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Merrill.11

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013TDS
Legacy ID
WHi 39366

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