Near Cornucopia in Bayfield County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Tragedy of The Siskiwit
Photographed By Paul F, September 3, 2009
1. Tragedy of The Siskiwit Marker
Once upon a time, according to an old Indian legend, the sand beach on the east side of this bay was a favorite camping ground. One spring a few lodges of Chippewa from La Pointe encamped here. When their chief, Bi-aus-wah, returned from the hunt, he found that a large party of Foxes had murdered all but two of his people. He trailed the enemy to their village and found them preparing to torture his young son. Chief Bi-aus-wah stepped proudly and boldly forward and offered his own life if the Foxes would release his young son, whose “tender feet had never trodden the war path.” Fearing the consequences if they refused so noble an offer, the Foxes released the son and burned the father instead. The son returned to his relatives at La Pointe, and his story brought quick and decisive revenge.Erected 1955 by State Historical Society of Wisconsin. (Marker Number 28.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list.
Location.
Photographed By Paul F, September 3, 2009
2. Tragedy of The Siskiwit Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 17 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. "The Gym" (approx. 8.1 miles away); The Sprague Well (approx. 16.2 miles away); Washburn Lumbering Days / The Hines Lumber Company (approx. 16.3 miles away); Washburn Historic Waterfront (approx. 16.3 miles away).
Photographed By Paul F, September 3, 2009
3. Tragedy of The Siskiwit Marker
Marker with Lake Superior Shoreline
Photographed By Paul F, September 3, 2009
4. Tragedy of The Siskiwit Marker
Marker with Lake Superior Shoreline
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,509 times since then and 38 times this year. Last updated on April 5, 2022, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 18, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
