Interstate Park Centennial Marker

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Near Saint Croix Falls in Polk County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Interstate Park Centennial

By Keith L, October 15, 2008

1. Interstate Park Centennial Marker

artwork (top plaque) caption:
Old Man of the Dalles

Inscription. On September 20, 1900, through the dedicated efforts of local citizens, the State of Wisconsin acquired land here along the Dalles of the St. Croix River, officially establishing Interstate Park as Wisconsin's oldest state park. The year 2000 marks the Centennial of Interstate Park and the Wisconsin State Park System.

Dedicated September 20, 2000
Tommy G. Thompson, Governor

Erected 2000.

Marker series. This marker is included in the Markers with Artwork marker series.

Location. 45° 23.764′ N, 92° 38.652′ W. Marker is near Saint Croix Falls, Wisconsin, in Polk County. Marker can be reached from South Vincent Street (State Highway 35) 0.2 miles south of East McKenny Street, on the right when traveling south. Click for map. Marker is in Interstate State Park (fee required) by the Ice Age Interpretive Center. Marker is at or near this postal address: 851 South State Highway 35, Saint Croix Falls WI 54024, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Glacial Potholes (approx. 0.4 miles away in Minnesota); Geology of the Taylors Falls Region (approx. half a mile away in Minnesota); Folsom House (approx. 0.6 miles away in Minnesota); Taylors Falls United Methodist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away in Minnesota); Where Are The Falls of the St. Croix? (approx. 1.1 miles away); Thompson–Boughton Mill (approx. 1.1 miles away); River Spirit (approx. 1.2 miles away); Gaylord Nelson (approx. 1.3 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Saint Croix Falls.

By Keith L, October 15, 2008

2. Interstate Park Centennial Marker

Also see . . .
1. Interstate Park. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on March 16, 2010.)

2. Interstate State Park. Wisconsin DNR Web page. (Submitted on March 16, 2010.)

Credits. This page originally submitted on March 16, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 347 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.