Near Black River Falls in Jackson County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Andrew Blackhawk
Wa Kon Ja Xhenu
Born October 10, 1896 Died November 15, 1971
Photographed by J.R. Manning, September 15, 2017
1. Marker Detail
Inscription.
Andrew Blackhawk. Wa Kon Ja Xhenu. This plaque commemorates the memory and deed of Andrew Blackhawk who gave the land of the current Winnebago powwow grounds to his tribe with the hope that it would be used by his people for a common gathering site. This 10 acres of land became Winnebago tribal property on January 24, 1952 for the specific use of ceremonial and recreational purpose. The land was given at a time when there was much dissension among tribal members and Andrew hoped a common gathering ground would draw his people back into a "community." A proud tribal member, Andrew was also a distinguished Veteran of the United States Army and selflessly served his people and his country in World War I from November 7, 1917 to May 9, 1919. The Winnebago American Legion Post 129 is named in his honor. In Andrew's recognition, the Andrew Blackhawk American Legion Auxiliary Unit 129 proudly donates this plaque, to commemorate this kind gesture that has been enjoyed by many Winnebagoes and others. It is hoped that this fine example of citizenship and traditional Winnebago philosophy will be remembered by many current and future generations as they enjoy each other's company. It was the intent of Andrew that this be so.
This plaque commemorates the memory and deed of Andrew Blackhawk who gave the land of the current Winnebago powwow grounds to his tribe with the hope that it would be used by his people for a common gathering site. This 10 acres of land became Winnebago tribal property on January 24, 1952 for the specific use of ceremonial and recreational purpose. The land was given at a time when there was much dissension among tribal members and Andrew hoped a common gathering ground would draw his people back into a "community."
A proud tribal member, Andrew was also a distinguished Veteran of the United States Army and selflessly served his people and his country in World War I from November 7, 1917 to May 9, 1919. The Winnebago American Legion Post 129 is named in his honor.
In Andrew's recognition, the Andrew Blackhawk American Legion Auxiliary Unit 129 proudly donates this plaque, to commemorate this kind gesture that has been enjoyed by many Winnebagoes and others. It is hoped that this fine example of citizenship and traditional Winnebago philosophy will be remembered by many current and future generations as they enjoy each other's company. It was the intent of Andrew that this be so.
Erected 1989 by Donated by the Andrew Blackhawk American Legion Auxiliary Unit 129.
Location. 44° 20.131′ N, 90° 44.287′ W. Marker is near Black River Falls, Wisconsin, in Jackson County. It can be reached from State Highway 54. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: W8426 WI 54E, Black River Falls WI 54615, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
More about this marker. Located adjacent to the Andrew Blackhawk Powwow Grounds, east of Black River Falls on Wis 54.
Regarding Andrew Blackhawk. Marker commemorates the donation
Photographed by J.R. Manning, September 15, 2017
2. Andrew Blackhawk Marker
of this land, by Andrew Blackhawk, to be the Ho-Chunk Powwow Grounds.
Additional keywords. Blackhawk,powwow
Credits. This page was last revised on September 19, 2017. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2017, by Lugnuts of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,249 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 17, 2017, by Lugnuts of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
