Saint Croix Falls in Polk County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

River Spirit

2007 Bronze Sculpture by Julie Ann Stage

— Number 1 of 11 —

River Spirit Marker image. Click for full size.

By Keith L, October 15, 2008

1. River Spirit Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The city of St. Croix Falls commissioned local sculptor, Julie Ann Stage, to create a monument in bronze which would embody the poetry and natural beauty of the St. Croix River Valley.

River Spirit, unveiled on July 29th of 2007, is a focal point for the city’s cultural, arts and historic district.

Limited-Edition bronzes of River Spirit developed the program to create proceeds supporting arts and culture in the community.

Casting of River Spirit by Casting Creations.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.

Location. 45° 24.761′ N, 92° 38.722′ W. Marker is in Saint Croix Falls, Wisconsin, in Polk County. Marker can be reached from North Washington Street (State Highway 87) north of River Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Croix Falls WI 54024, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Where Are The Falls of the St. Croix? (within shouting distance of this marker); Thompson–Boughton Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Gaylord Nelson

River Spirit and Marker image. Click for full size.

By Keith L, October 15, 2008

2. River Spirit and Marker

(approx. 0.2 miles away); Where are the Falls? (approx. ¼ mile away); Saint Croix Falls Hydroelectric Project (approx. half a mile away in Minnesota); Chisago Hotel (approx. 0.8 miles away in Minnesota); Town House School (approx. 0.9 miles away in Minnesota); Folsom House (approx. 0.9 miles away in Minnesota). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint Croix Falls.

Also see . . . River Spirit Sculpture. (Submitted on April 20, 2009.)

River Spirit Sculpture Detail image. Click for full size.

By William Fischer, Jr., October 8, 2014

3. River Spirit Sculpture Detail

St. Croix River image. Click for full size.

By Keith L, October 15, 2008

4. St. Croix River

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,049 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 20, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on November 5, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on April 20, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.