Rockbridge in Richland County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Pier Park
Photographed by Keith L, May 5, 2009
1. Pier Park Marker
for park purposes is the fulfillment of
William Francis Pier's desire to preserve
the beauty of this natural rock bridge
as a lasting memorial to his father
William Henry Pier
Erected by
The State Highway Commission of Wisconsin
1946
Erected 1946 by the State Highway Commission of Wisconsin.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1946.
Location. 43° 26.715′ N, 90° 21.794′ 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 attached to the sandstone ridge 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, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Troop Encampment (here, next to this marker); Rockbridge (here, next to 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).
Photographed by Keith L, May 5, 2009
2. Nearby Stairs Along Ridge
Photographed by Keith L, May 5, 2009
3. Top of Ridge
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 1,098 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 8, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
