Washburn in Bayfield County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Madeline Island
Erected 1956 by State Historical Society of Wisconsin. (Marker Number 49.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1693.
Location. 46° 43.293′ N, 90° 52.38′ W. Marker is in Washburn, Wisconsin, in Bayfield County. Marker is on State Highway 13 north of Burlager/Bodin Road, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located 2.3 miles north of Washburn. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washburn WI 54891, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Washburn, The Monolith City (approx. 3.4 miles away); Bank of Washburn (approx. 3˝ miles away); Washburn Lumbering Days / The Hines Lumber Company (approx. 4 miles away); Washburn Historic Waterfront (approx. 4 miles away); The Sprague Well (approx. 4.1 miles away); Michel Cadotte (approx. 4.8 miles away); La Pointe Indian Cemetery (approx. 5.6 miles away); Early Vessels (approx. 5.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washburn.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 2,085 times since then and 38 times this year. Last updated on October 30, 2022, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. Photos: 1. submitted on May 18, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. 2, 3. submitted on September 28, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.