Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Third Lake Passage

Photographed By Paul F, July 20, 2009

1. Third Lake Passage Marker

Inscription. On July 20th, during the Black Hawk War of 1832, Black Hawk led about 700 Sac, Fox and Kickapoo Indians past this point and through the “Third Lake Passage,” the juncture of the Yahara River and Lake Monona. By sunset, the military also reached the passage but abandoned their chase at nightfall to camp in this vicinity.

Erected 1998 by Wisconsin State Historical Society. (Marker Number 397.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Native Americans • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Black Hawk War, and the Wisconsin Historical Society series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1931.

Location. 43° 5.431′ N, 89° 20.046′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. Marker is on Atwood Ave.. Olbrich Park Boat Launch. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3401 Atwood Ave, Madison WI 53713, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Starkweather's Harried History (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Olbrich Park (about 400 feet away); Olbrich's Thai Pavilion and Gardens (about 800 feet away); John M. Olin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Olbrich Park / Michael B. Olbrich

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Garver Feed & Supply Company (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bear and Lynx Effigy Mounds (approx. 0.3 miles away); "Let The Great Spirits Soar" (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Photographed By William J. Toman, June 12, 2010

2. Third Lake Passage Marker

Photographed By Paul F, July 20, 2009

3. Third Lake Passage Marker

Photographed By William J. Toman, June 12, 2010

4. Third Lake Passage Marker

Looking south toward the point where Starkweather Creek enters Lake Monona. The Yahara River of the present day enters Lake Monona a mile to the southwest.

Photographed By William J. Toman, June 12, 2010

5. Third Lake Passage Marker

Looking west with a view of the Capitol through the trees.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,392 times since then and 51 times this year. Last updated on February 17, 2021, by Fitzie Heimdahl of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Photos: 1. submitted on June 11, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on June 16, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on June 11, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. 4, 5. submitted on June 16, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.