Kaukauna in Outagamie County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Captain Hendrick Aupaumut
Photographed By Matthew Linn, July 11, 2023
1. Captain Hendrick Aupuamut Marker
Captain Hendrick Aupaumut (1757-1830) was a member of the Stockbridge Indian Tribe. As Historian, he translated the Catechism & Bible into the Indian language for his people. Enlisted in Revolutionary War in Colonel Patterson's Regiment in 1775. Revolutionary War Hero, cited in various war department records, was presented with Captain's sword by George Washington himself. Buried in Kaukauna 1830.
Erected by United Paperworkers International Union, Kaukauna Local 147.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.
Location. 44° 16.582′ N, 88° 16.603′ W. Marker is in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, in Outagamie County. Marker is at the intersection of Hendrick Avenue and Whitney Street, on the right when traveling north on Hendrick Avenue. This marker is nestled next to a large rock. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 481 Hendrick Avenue, Kaukauna WI 54130, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Revolutionary War Veterans (approx. 0.6 miles away); Wisconsin's First Deed (approx. 1.3 miles away); Treaty of the Cedars (approx. 2.6 miles away); Number 736 (approx. 5.2 miles
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2024, by Matthew Linn of Appleton, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 60 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on March 7, 2024, by Matthew Linn of Appleton, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
