Fall River in Columbia County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Fall River Dam

Photographed By William J. Toman

1. Fall River Dam Marker

Inscription. At this location, in 1846, Alfred A. Brayton constructed a log and earth dam across the Crawfish River and erected a saw mill.

From this saw mill the village of Fall River was built.

Erected 1996 by The Fall River Foundry.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.

Location. 43° 23.448′ N, 89° 2.496′ W. Marker is in Fall River, Wisconsin, in Columbia County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street (County Highway D) and Brayton Boulevard on North Main Street. The marker is on the southeast end of the dam, which is in a park accessible by Brayton Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fall River WI 53932, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Governor James Taylor Lewis / Governor Lewis: Civil War Era (approx. 3½ miles away); Columbus City Hall (approx. 3.8 miles away); Columbus Public Library (approx. 3.8 miles away); Grand Army of the Republic Memorial (approx. 3.8 miles away); Farmers & Merchants Union Bank (approx. 3.8 miles away); World War II Memorial

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(approx. 6.2 miles away); Samuel & Chloe Leonard Doud (approx. 11 miles away); Frederick Douglass (approx. 11.1 miles away).

Photographed By William J. Toman

2. Fall River Dam Marker

Lazy Lake, which is formed by the dam, is in the background.

Fall River Dam image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William J. Toman

3. Fall River Dam

The marker is on the dam, to the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2020, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 235 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 31, 2020, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.