Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Tragedy of War
Photographed By William J. Toman, June 9, 2010
1. Tragedy of War Marker
On July 21, 1832, during the Black Hawk War, the U.S. Militia "passed through the narrows of the four lakes," Madison's Isthmus, in pursuit of Sac Indian leader Black Hawk and his band. Near this location, the Militia shot and scalped an old Sac warrior awaiting his death upon his wife's freshly dug grave.Erected 1998. (Marker Number 396.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Native Americans • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Black Hawk War, and the Wisconsin Historical Society series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1856.
Location. 43° 4.534′ N, 89° 22.603′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. Marker is at the intersection of East Wilson Street and South Franklin Street, on the right when traveling east on East Wilson Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Madison WI 53703, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Johann and Elsbeth Reiner Tree (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Machinery Row (about 400 feet
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Photographed By William J. Toman, June 9, 2010
2. Tragedy of War Marker
Lake Monona, one of the four lakes, which forms the Madison isthmus with Lake Mendota, in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,572 times since then and 114 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
