Lake Delton in Sauk County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Newport Indian Mound

Photographed by Devon Polzar, 2021

1. Newport Indian Mound Marker

Inscription. The Newport mound group formerly consisted of two large panther effigies aligned with the western bank of the Wisconsin River at the Lower Dells. One of the panthers was destroyed in the 19th Century during construction of the Village of Newport. The second effigy survived intact into the early 1900's.

At the present time, the effigy mound is a profile view of the remaining panther and only a portion of the body remains intact. The head and a portion of the front legs have been essentially destroyed. The legs are still well defined and extend towards the Wisconsin River. The tail extends northwest for approximately 75 feet, and decreases steadily in elevation away from the body. The body of the panther is approximately three feet high and was originally 200 feet long. No artifacts or related archaeological materials were discovered in this mound.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Indigenous Peoples and Communities.

Location. 43° 36.159′ N, 89° 45.812′ W. Marker is in Lake Delton, Wisconsin, in Sauk County.

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It can be reached from County Highway A north of Hillside Drive, on the right when traveling north. The marker is in Newport Park along with the Newport Indian Mound. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 70 County Road A, Lake Delton WI 53940, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Madison.

It is also 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 what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Logging and Lumbering on the Wisconsin River (within shouting distance of this marker); Kaminski Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Honoring Village Trustee Tom Diehl (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lake Delton Catastrophe (approx. 0.4 miles away); Priegel Pier (approx. 0.4 miles away); Belle Boyd (approx. 1.7 miles away); Stroud Bank (approx.

Photographed by Devon Polzar, 2021

2. Newport Indian Mound Marker

1.8 miles away); Hero of the Red River (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lake Delton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Dawn Manor (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Newport Indian Mound image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devon Polzar, 2021

3. Newport Indian Mound

Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2022, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 728 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 14, 2022, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.