Palmyra in Jefferson County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Black Hawk War Encampment

Photographed By William J. Toman, May 31, 2010

1. Black Hawk War Encampment Marker

Post showing where marker was broken off

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

During the Black Hawk War of 1832, General Atkinson camped near this location on two occasions. On July 7th, Atkinson led his entire militia, including future President's Abraham Lincoln and Zachary Taylor here. On July 19th, Atkinson returned briefly with a smaller contingent, but left soon after he heard that Generals' Henry and Dodge had located Black Hawk's trail. (Marker Number 408.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Black Hawk War, the Former U.S. Presidents: #12 Zachary Taylor, the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the Wisconsin Historical Society series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1970.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 42° 50.752′ N, 88° 36.517′ W. Marker was in Palmyra, Wisconsin, in Jefferson County. Marker was on County Route H, ¼ mile north of Young Road. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Palmyra WI 53156, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles

Photographed By William J. Toman, May 31, 2010

2. Black Hawk War Encampment Marker

Sign at entrance to parking lot at marker location

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of this location, measured as the crow flies. Revolutionary War Veteran (approx. 3.7 miles away); Revolutionary War Veterans (approx. 5.9 miles away); Whitewater Historical Society Depot Museum (approx. 6.4 miles away); Whitewater Passenger Depot (approx. 6.4 miles away); Stone Stable (approx. 6.4 miles away); Village of Eagle (approx. 7.3 miles away); The Cobblestone (approx. 8.7 miles away); Lincoln Hill (approx. 9.1 miles away).

Photographed By William J. Toman, May 31, 2010

3. Black Hawk War Encampment Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,661 times since then and 57 times this year. Last updated on June 11, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 1, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.