St. Croix Falls Lions Park Marker

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

St. Croix Falls Lions Park

By Keith L, October 15, 2008

1. St. Croix Falls Lions Park Marker

Inscription. Lions Park marks the site of an historic battle between the Chippewa Indians and their traditional enemies, the Fox and Sioux. Circa 1770, the two war parties met on the portage area below in a fierce fight that raged among the crags and crevices of the Dalles. According to Indian tales of the battle, "The voices of the war chiefs resounded above the rattle of the musketry and yells of their warriors as they urged them to stand their ground." Lead by Chief Waub-O-Jeeg, the Chippewa were victorious. The "Battle of St. Croix Falls" marked the demise of the Fox tribe in Wisconsin; the few that survived found refuge among the Sac tribe.

Rivers, Rails & Trails Logo

This is one of many interpretive signs in the Rivers, Rails & Trails Heritage Area, a project funded in part by a Heritage Tourism grant from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism.

Erected by Wisconsin Heritage Tourism.

Location. 45° 25.66′ N, 92° 38.756′ W. Marker is near Saint Croix Falls, Wisconsin, in Polk County. Marker can be reached from State Highway 87 0.2 miles north of Wisconsin Street, on the left when traveling north. Click for map. Marker is north of the city in Lions Park. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Croix Falls WI 54024, United States of America.

Other nearby markers.

St. Croix Falls Lions Park and Marker Photo, Click for full size

By Keith L, October 15, 2008

2. St. Croix Falls Lions Park and Marker

At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. The Battle of St. Croix Falls (a few steps from this marker); Gaylord Nelson (approx. 0.8 miles away); River Spirit (approx. one mile away); Thompson–Boughton Mill (approx. one mile away); Where Are The Falls of the St. Croix? (approx. 1.1 miles away); Folsom House (approx. 1.9 miles away in Minnesota); Taylors Falls United Methodist Church (approx. 1.9 miles away in Minnesota); Glacial Potholes (approx. 2 miles away in Minnesota). Click for a list of all markers in Saint Croix Falls.

Also see . . . Chief Waub-O-Jeeg. (Submitted on April 20, 2009.)

Credits. This page originally submitted on April 20, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,206 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 20, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.