Osceola in Polk County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Osceola Bluff
Photographed By Keith L, October 15, 2008
1. Osceola Bluff Marker
For thousands of years, this limestone bluff has been an area landmark. Chippewa Indians camped here along the "ginseng trail" that stretched from Balsam Lake in Polk County to New Richmond in St. Croix County. Overlooking the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, the bluff is a resting place for resident Bald Eagles. White-tail deer walk its trails. Hepaticas, dogtooth violets and trillium grow in profusion. Pictured in this 1887 photo is the Soo Line dance pavilion that once stood on the bluff. The bluff is currently owned by the Village of Osceola.
Rivers, Rails & Trails Logo
This is one of many interpretive signs in the River, Rails & Trails Heritage Area, a project funded in part by a Heritage Tourism grant from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism.
Erected by Wisconsin Heritage Tourism.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Natural Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 45° 19.047′ N, 92° 42.514′ W. Marker is in Osceola, Wisconsin, in Polk County. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Osceola "Soo" Depot (here, next to this marker); Geiger Brewery (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Mills (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cascade Falls (approx. 0.2 miles away); Osceola (approx. 0.2 miles away); Geology of the Taylors Falls Region (approx. 6.1 miles away in Minnesota); A Place that Welcomes Many… (approx. 6.2 miles away in Minnesota); Interstate Park (approx. 6.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Osceola.
Photographed By Keith L, October 15, 2008
2. Osceola Bluff Marker
Photographed By Keith L, October 15, 2008
3. Osceola "Soo" Depot and Bluff
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,109 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 5, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on April 3, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
