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

Priegel Pier

Photographed by Devon Polzar, 2021

1. Priegel Pier Marker

Inscription. In June of 2008 after an unprecedented series of storms, a breach occurred in the eastern end of Lake Delton completely draining the lake. Gordon "Gordy" Priegel, a Trustee for the Village of Lake Delton and a gentleman very knowledgeable of fish habitat, began the process to prepare and eventually restock Lake Delton, which is a very good fishing lake according to avid fishermen. Gordy began by overseeing the eradication of the carp which remained in the creek. Gordy began raising funds by placing containers for contributions around the area and solicited for donations. Gordy assisted in obtaining fish cribs and prepared natural spawning areas throughout the lakebed. Gordy has arranged for and has overseen the stocking of thousands of fish, which once again has provided fishermen with hours of fishing enjoyment. In addition, Gordy was successful in assisting with obtaining funding for the fishing pier that has been placed at the site of the breach. In appreciation, the Lake Delton Village Board on behalf of the citizens of Lake Delton thank you for your dedication of service to the Community, and hereby dedicate this pier

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this 4th day of October, 2012 to be known as Priegel Pier.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 43° 36.299′ N, 89° 46.217′ W. Marker is in Lake Delton, Wisconsin, in Sauk County. It is on County Road A near Dam Road. The marker is next to Priegel Pier on Lake Delton near the intersection of County Road A and Dam Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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,

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: Lake Delton Catastrophe (within shouting distance of this marker); Honoring Village Trustee Tom Diehl

Photographed by Devon Polzar, 2021

2. Priegel Pier Marker

(within shouting distance of this marker); Kaminski Park (about 600 feet away); Newport Indian Mound (approx. 0.4 miles away); Logging and Lumbering on the Wisconsin River (approx. 0.4 miles away); Stroud Bank (approx. 1½ miles away); Hero of the Red River (approx. 1.6 miles away); H. H. Bennett Studio (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lake Delton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Dawn Manor (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Devon Polzar, 2021

3. Priegel Pier Marker

Priegel Pier image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devon Polzar, July 22, 2021

4. Priegel Pier

Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2022, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 818 times since then and 86 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 14, 2022, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.