Rockbridge in Richland County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Troop Encampment

Photographed by Keith L, May 5, 2009

1. Troop Encampment Marker

Inscription. According to local tradition, on the night of July 29, 1832, during the Black Hawk War, General Atkinson’s troops camped at this location. The next day, the troops proceeded up the West Branch of the Pine River, only to abandon their supply wagon in the rough terrain.

Erected 1998 by the Wisconsin Historical Society. (Marker Number 401.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Black Hawk War, and the Wisconsin Historical Society series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 29, 1856.

Location. 43° 26.714′ N, 90° 21.792′ W. Marker is in Rockbridge, Wisconsin, in Richland County. It can be reached from State Highway 80 north of County Highway D, on the left when traveling north. Marker is at Pier Natural Bridge Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Richland Center WI 53581, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Driftless Area — Bluff Country.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

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the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Pier Park (here, next to this marker); Rockbridge (a few steps from this marker); The Little Rock (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Patrick's (approx. 5 miles away); Krouskop Park (approx. 7.2 miles away); Wisconsin Purple Heart Memorial Highway (approx. 7.2 miles away); Vernon W. Thomson (approx. 7.2 miles away); Ada James (approx. 7.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rockbridge.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Birthplace of GTE (was approx. 7.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . The Black Hawk War of 1832. "...they had begun to pursue Black Hawk's band across northern Illinois and southwestern Wisconsin, engaging them in a major conflict at Wisconsin Heights before finally routing the Indians at Bad Axe on the Mississippi River." (Submitted on May 8, 2009.)

Pier Park Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Keith L, May 5, 2009

2. Pier Park Sign

The Troop Encampment marker is to the far left.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,934 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.