Prairie du Chien in Crawford County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Fort Crawford

Photographed by Alan M. Perrie, September 7, 2018

1. Fort Crawford Marker

Inscription.
The War of 1812 convinced America that in order to control their vast country they must occupy and develop it. In Prairie Du Chien this process began with the construction of Fort Crawford in the summer of 1816

Symbol of government and authority, social and cultural institution, haven for visitors and place of duty, the fort meant many things to many people. It’s long shadow fell on every corner of the island and surrounding prairie.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1816.

Location. 43° 3.118′ N, 91° 9.583′ W. Marker is in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, in Crawford County. It is on North Water Street, on the right when traveling south. This marker is on a paved path parallel to North Water Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 North Water Street, Prairie du Chien WI 53821, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Corn Belt,

in the Driftless Area — Bluff Country,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Smoke stacks and paddle wheels (here, next to this marker); A Country Estate (approx. 0.3 miles away); American Indians (approx. 0.3 miles away); Villa Louis (approx. 0.3 miles away); War of 1812 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Prairie du Chien (approx. half

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a mile away); Pere Marquette and Sieur Jolliet (approx. half a mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prairie du Chien.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Villa Louis (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Also see . . .
1. Fort Crawford. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on October 20, 2018, by Alan M. Perrie of Unionville, Connecticut.)

2. Prairie du Chien. City website homepage (Submitted on October 20, 2018, by Alan M. Perrie of Unionville, Connecticut.)

East Channel of the Mississippi River image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Alan M. Perrie, September 7, 2018

2. East Channel of the Mississippi River

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2018, by Alan M. Perrie of Unionville, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 550 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 20, 2018, by Alan M. Perrie of Unionville, Connecticut. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.