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| Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print | | Near Nekoosa in Wood County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes) |
Wakely’s Tavern
Pointe Basse
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By Keith L, June 17, 2007 | |
| | | 1. Wakely's Tavern Marker | | |
Inscription. Built in 1831, Wakely’s Tavern and Trading Post was the first white settler’s house in present Wood County. River piers, shingle mill, warehouse, and gunpowder pit contributed to making this site a rendezvous for Indians, voyageurs, lumbermen and raftsmen, as well as a social center for area pioneers.
In 1844 the steamboats “Maid of Iowa” and “Enterprise” operated on the river carrying passengers and cargo between Prairie du Chien and Pointe Basse, the site of Wakely’s Tavern.
Until 1916, a cable ferry operated from this point to the west bank of the river. In 1963, the remaining wing of the tavern was restored and is now known as “Old Ferry Farm.”
Erected 1971 by the South Wood County Historical Corporation. (Marker Number 9.)
Location. 44° 17.997′ N, 89° 53.424′ W. Marker is near Nekoosa, Wisconsin, in Wood County. Marker is on Wakely Road 0.3 miles west of County Highway Z, on the left when traveling west. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nekoosa WI 54457, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Point Bas (approx. 0.2 miles away); Point Basse (approx. 1.6 miles away); Ed “Strangler” Lewis (approx. 1.7 miles away); John Edwards Jr. (approx. 3.2 miles away); John Jones 2nd Burial Site (approx. 3.9 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Nekoosa. | | | | 
By Keith L, June 17, 2007 | |
| | | 2. Wakely's Tavern Marker | | |
More about this marker. This is a Wisconsin Registered Landmark – Number 28.
Regarding Wakely’s Tavern. From the Town of Saratoga Wisconsin website: “Robert Wakely was the first white settler in the town, arriving in 1837. By 1846, Wakely already had at least a dozen buildings at his settlement. By 1852, Wakley was operating the ferry across the Wisconsin River from his tavern. All this was even before the township was created in 1857.”
Additional keywords. Robert Wakely |
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By Keith L, June 19, 2007 | |
| | | 3. Wakely's Tavern | A store & hotel for travelers.
National Register of Historic Places #74000146 | | |
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By Keith L, June 19, 2007 | |
| | | 4. Wisconsin River | Looking toward the west bank.
Wakely's Tavern is behind the photographer. | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on June 18, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 578 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. Submitted on June 18, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 3, 4. Submitted on June 19, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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