Chippewa Burial Site – Superior, WI
N 46° 42.168 W 092° 00.558
15T E 575734 N 5172614
This marker is mounted on a stone at the site of the Chippewa burial site on Wisconsin Point east of Superior.
Waymark Code: WMG4EA
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 01/11/2013
Views: 4
This marker is mounted on a stone at the site of the Chippewa burial site on Wisconsin Point east of Superior. The inscription reads:
Here was the burial ground of
The Fond du Lac Band
of the Chippewa People
dating from the 17th century.
It was removed in 1918 to
St. Francis Cemetery Superior.
Stone from Interstate Bridge
Numerous visitors have left their respects with feathers, coins, flags, tobacco, walking sticks and other meaningful items.
Group that erected the marker: Fond du Lac Band of Chippewa
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Wisconsin Point
Superior, WI USA
54880
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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