Michel Cadotte Marker – La Pointe, WI
N 46° 45.262 W 090° 47.012
15T E 669276 N 5180253
This historical marker is fixed to a rock at the site of the French trading post on Madeline Island.
Waymark Code: WMJ9RN
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 10/16/2013
Views: 1
This historical marker is fixed to a rock at the site of the French trading post on Madeline Island. It reads:
Michel Cadotte. A French Canadian trader, built a post on this site about 1792. From his wife Madeline, daughter of the Chippewa chief White Crane, the island takes its present name.
The official French Fort LaPointe was built in 1718 about 500 feet west. Its commandants were St. Pierre, Linctot, La Ronde, Marin, and Beaubassin, the last of whom retired in 1759.
Erected by Rachael Brock Woods, 1926.
Group that erected the marker: Rachael Brock Woods
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Old Fort Road
La Pointe, WI USA
54859
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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