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The Cross at Merton

Image

Diagram of an effigy mound in the shape of a cross.

Date Created:
1851
Creator:
Lapham, Increase Allen, 1811-1875

Publication Information

Creator
Lapham, Increase Allen, 1811-1875
Date Created
1851

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
12 x 14 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
Q11 S68

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0141BA
Legacy ID
WHi 90269

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Ancient Works at Merton

Ancient Works at Merton

1851

Map of a portion of Merton including the Bark River, a mill, Fort Hill, and Indian mounds.

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The Great Bird and Other Effigy Mounds

The Great Bird and Other Effigy Mounds

1850

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Ancient Works at Indian Prairie

Ancient Works at Indian Prairie

1850

Map showing Indian mounds and graves as well as ground cover types at Township 8, Range 22. There is an inset diagram of an effigy mound labeled "The Cross" and another inset drawing of the Indian ...

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Ground Plan of Indian Effigy Mounds

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A map diagram of Indian effigy mounds seven miles east of Blue Mounds in the Wisconsin Territory.

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