Near Oconto in Oconto County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Couillardville Occupations
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, September 17, 2019
1. Couillardville Occupations Marker
The Couillardville area covers approximately one and one half miles along the Lower Oconto River Valley. The area is filled with archeological sites extending from Paleo-Indian through the Historic Indian occupations. South of this site on the north side of the river were three conical burial mounds ultimately destroyed by agricultural plowing. Indian village sites pre-dating European contact have been found along the river. In 1851 Jacob Couillard and his wife Susan traveled up the Oconto River and established a store and a community ultimately named after them. The settlement grew to include a school attended by children of settlers and Indians, a church, a store, and a cheese factory. The park is the site of the parsonage associated with the Presbyterian Church.
Erected 2017 by Wisconsin Historical Society. (Marker Number 568.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old Copper Culture Cemetery (approx. 4.6 miles away); Oconto Site (approx. 4.7 miles away); Mission of St. Francois Xavier (approx. 5.3 miles away); First Church of Christ, Scientist (approx. 5.6 miles away); Farnsworth Public Library (approx. 5.8 miles away); Nicholas Perrot (approx. 5.9 miles away); Oconto County Veteran's Memorial (approx. 6.1 miles away); Stanley Toy Company (approx. 6.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oconto.
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, September 17, 2019
2. Couillardville Occupations Marker
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, September 17, 2019
3. Couillardville Occupations Marker
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, September 17, 2019
4. Couillardville Occupations Marker
A few pavers with family members mentioned.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2019, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 452 times since then and 78 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 18, 2019, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
