Chief Oshkosh
N 44° 01.353 W 088° 30.951
16T E 378513 N 4875494
Famous Indian Chief.
Waymark Code: WM9HWW
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 08/24/2010
Views: 9
The coordinates will bring you to the final resting place of Chief Oshkosh of the Menominee Tribe.
Description:
The final resting place of Chief Oshkosh of the Menominee Tribe. Chief Oshkosh played a major role in negotiations to protect the Menominee Indian lands in Wisconsin. He died in Keshena, WI and he was moved to Oshkosh at a later date. The city of Oshkosh was named in his honor.
Date of birth: 06/01/1795
Date of death: 08/29/1858
Area of notoriety: Historical Figure
Marker Type: Statue
Setting: Outdoor
Fee required?: No
Web site: [Web Link]
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Not listed
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