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Wisconsin Dells in Sauk County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
 

Site of Fort Dells

Theme Park

 
 
Site of Fort Dells Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Keith L, June 24, 2008
1. Site of Fort Dells Marker
Inscription. Modeled after Frontierland at Disneyland, Fort Dells was built here in 1959 bringing the Disney Experience to Dells Visitors for 26 years.

Featuring–Stagecoach, Railroad, Paddlewheel Steamboat, Swinging Bridge, Blockhouse Exhibits, Escape Tunnel, Amphitheatre, Indian Isle, Frontier Homestead & Schoolhouse, Goldmine, Antique Car Ride, Haunted House, Children's Farm, Timber Trail, Totem Tower, Black Bart Hold-Up.
 
Erected 2003 by Friends of Fort Dells.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: EntertainmentNotable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1959.
 
Location. 43° 37.498′ N, 89° 47.161′ W. Marker is in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, in Sauk County. Marker is on Wisconsin Dells Parkway (State Highway 23) south of State Highway 13, on the right when traveling south. Marker is by Walgreens; near McDonalds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 State Highway 13, 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. Wisconsin Dells (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stanton Peter Helland (about 800 feet away); Kilbourn City (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bailey’s Eddy – Municipal Dock (approx. half a mile away); History of the Wisconsin Dells
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(approx. half a mile away); Geology of the Wisconsin Dells (approx. half a mile away); Alexander Mitchell Steamboat Anchor (approx. half a mile away); The Railroads (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wisconsin Dells.
 
Site of Fort Dells Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Keith L, June 24, 2008
2. Site of Fort Dells Marker
Site of Fort Dells and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Keith L, July 13, 2008
3. Site of Fort Dells and Marker
Marker is beyond the street light.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2008, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 3,528 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on July 19, 2008, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.

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