view gallery N4.3 km | John Muir Country in Wisconsin Historical Markers He was father of the National Parks. Founder of the Sierra Club. And while he spent trips exploring other sites, his thoughts would return to Fountain Lake Farm. Fountain Lake Farm to Muir was what Walden Pond was to Thoreau, Sand County to Leopold. posted by: Archived2012 location: Wisconsin date approved: 04/20/2007 last visited: 07/27/2008 |
view gallery S8.7 km | Historic Pardeeville (two-sided marker) in Wisconsin Historical Markers In 1848, New York native and Milwaukee merchant John S. Pardee hired agents to oversee his Fox River land holdings and to establish business operations from this location. Belmont Hotel built in 1909 served travelers from six daily trains. posted by: Archived2012 location: Wisconsin date approved: 07/30/2007 last visited: 06/25/2016 |
view gallery W9.8 km | Potters' Emigration Society in Wisconsin Historical Markers In 1849, Thomas Twiggs was sent by the "Potter's Emigration Society" to buy 50,000 acres and equipment for the emigrant farmers. Part of that purchase was land near this location. posted by: Archived2012 location: Wisconsin date approved: 04/17/2007 last visited: 07/18/2010 |
view gallery NW10.3 km | Fox River NWR - Buffalo WI in National Wildlife Refuges Fox River National Wildlife Refuge encompasses 1,054 acres of wetland and upland habitat along the Fox River in Marquette County, Wisconsin. posted by: nomadwillie location: Wisconsin date approved: 09/16/2015 last visited: never |
view gallery N10.5 km | Observatory Hill in Scenic Overlooks The hill has long been known by naturalists and was a favorite childhood haunt of John Muir who lived nearby. Observatory Hill is owned by the DNR and was designated a State Natural Area in 1989. posted by: Archived2012 location: Wisconsin date approved: 07/23/2007 last visited: never |
view gallery NW11.1 km | Fountain Lake Farm - Montello, WI in U.S. National Register of Historic Places Saunter where John Muir spent his teen years clearing the wilderness for the family farm across the lake. Explore the environment that fanned his love for nature. posted by: Archived2012 location: Wisconsin date approved: 07/22/2007 last visited: 05/19/2015 |
view gallery SW12.1 km | Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters - Portage, WI in U.S. National Register of Historic Places Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters E. of Portage, WI. Home of Army Surgeons from 1834-1845. posted by: frankhj location: Wisconsin date approved: 08/22/2007 last visited: 01/13/2011 |
view gallery SW12.1 km | Fort Winnebago in Wisconsin Historical Markers A permanent fort was built on this site, in the autumn of 1828, by the First Regiment of the United States infantry under the command of Maj. David E. Twiggs, later a general in the Confederate Army. This site was destroyed by fire in 1856. posted by: Archived2012 location: Wisconsin date approved: 04/22/2007 last visited: 03/12/2023 |
view gallery SW12.2 km | Marquette in Wisconsin Historical Markers Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet started the portage (1.28 miles) from here to the Wisconsin River, on June 14, 1673, which led to their discovery of the Upper Mississippi on June 17, 1673 at Prairie du Chien. posted by: Archived2012 location: Wisconsin date approved: 04/22/2007 last visited: 01/13/2011 |
view gallery S12.7 km | Rifle Pit Legend / Wyona Park in Wisconsin Historical Markers "Rifle Pit Legend / Wyona Park" Marker in Wyona Park in Wyocena, Columbia County. This is a 2 sided marker. posted by: frankhj location: Wisconsin date approved: 06/28/2015 last visited: 05/15/2018 |
view gallery SW13 km | Ice Age Trail - Portage Canal segment in Ice Age Trail The coordinates provide access and parking to the Portage Canal segment of the Ice Age Trial in Columbia County, WI. posted by: Go Boilers! location: Wisconsin date approved: 09/01/2008 last visited: 09/01/2014 |
view gallery S13 km | Major Elbert Dickason/Dickason's "Hotel" in Wisconsin Historical Markers Major Elbert Dickason is the founder of Wyocena, he founded Columbus, built a cabin which became a refuge for many land buyers who came to this area in the 1840's. posted by: Archived2012 location: Wisconsin date approved: 07/30/2007 last visited: 07/27/2008 |
view gallery SW13.8 km | Ketchum's Point in Wisconsin Historical Markers Near the Fox River posted by: jcak1979 location: Wisconsin date approved: 04/18/2006 last visited: 09/09/2012 |
view gallery W14 km | Historic Portage Wisconsin - "Where the North Begins" in Welcome Signs Welcome to Historic Portage "Where the North Begins" Established 1854 posted by: Archived2012 location: Wisconsin date approved: 10/29/2007 last visited: 05/26/2016 |
view gallery SW14.5 km | A&W - Portage, Wisconsin in A + W Restaurants This is a classic drive-up restaurant for window-service fast food. Lots of drive-up stalls and a picnic area outside with tables. posted by: SageInThyme82 location: Wisconsin date approved: 05/15/2018 last visited: 04/29/2018 |
view gallery SW14.8 km | Portage (WI) Curling Club in Curling Clubs Curling club in Portage Wisconsin. posted by: Go Boilers! location: Wisconsin date approved: 09/01/2008 last visited: never |
view gallery SW14.8 km | The Barber Shop - Portage, Wisconsin in Barber Poles The Barber Shop is located at 105 W. Cook St. posted by: Archived2012 location: Wisconsin date approved: 10/28/2007 last visited: never |
view gallery SW14.8 km | Grandma's Candy Store - Portage, Wisconsin in Candy Stores Grandma's Candy Store is located at 109 W. Cook St. posted by: Archived2012 location: Wisconsin date approved: 10/28/2007 last visited: never |
view gallery SW14.8 km | Portage Cafe - Portage, Wisconsin in Neon Signs Portage Cafe is FOR SALE, so not sure what this beauty looks like lit up. posted by: Archived2012 location: Wisconsin date approved: 10/27/2007 last visited: 05/26/2016 |
view gallery SW14.8 km | Strip-It-Shoppe - Portage, Wisconsin in Murals This mural can be viewed on the alley/back side of the Antique Mall/Strip-It-Shoppe at 116 W. Cook St. posted by: Archived2012 location: Wisconsin date approved: 11/04/2007 last visited: never |
view gallery SW14.8 km | Portage, Wisconsin in City and Town Halls The Portage Municipal Building is located at 115 W. Pleasant St. posted by: Archived2012 location: Wisconsin date approved: 11/06/2007 last visited: never |
view gallery SW14.8 km | SERVICE DRUGS in Neon Signs I guess this is the place to get your drugs. posted by: Archived2012 location: Wisconsin date approved: 10/27/2007 last visited: 08/05/2015 |
view gallery SW14.8 km | Police Department - Portage, Wisconsin in Police Stations The Portage Police Department is located at 117 W. Pleasant St. posted by: Archived2012 location: Wisconsin date approved: 11/05/2007 last visited: never |
view gallery SW15 km | DRUGS in Neon Signs DRUGS posted by: Archived2012 location: Wisconsin date approved: 12/13/2007 last visited: never |
view gallery SW15 km | Canadian Pacific Railway Office - Portage WI in Train Stations/Depots The Canadian Pacific Railway Office in Portage WI posted by: kJfishman location: Wisconsin date approved: 06/01/2016 last visited: never |
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