Wisconsin Dells in Sauk County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Wisconsin Dells
Erected 1961 by the Wisconsin Historical Society. (Marker Number 104.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list.
Location. 43° 37.585′ N, 89° 47.066′ W. Marker is in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, in Sauk County. Marker can be reached from State Highway 13/16, 0.1 miles east of U.S. 12, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located uphill at the end of a side road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wisconsin Dells WI 53965, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stanton Peter Helland (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Fort Dells (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kilbourn City (approx. 0.3 miles away); History of the Wisconsin Dells (approx. 0.4 miles away); Geology of the Wisconsin Dells (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bailey’s Eddy – Municipal Dock (approx. 0.4 miles away); Alexander Mitchell Steamboat Anchor (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Railroads (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wisconsin Dells.
Also see . . . Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. Wisconsin Dells was founded as Kilbourn City in 1857... To make it easier for tourists to identify Kilbourn City with the natural landscape it was famous for, the name of the city was changed to Wisconsin Dells. (Submitted on July 28, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 2,650 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on July 28, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 15, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on July 28, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 4, 5. submitted on April 7, 2011, by M. Bowyer of Indianapolis, Indiana. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.