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. 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: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker was in Southeast Wisconsin and in Greater Madison.

It was also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it was in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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 9 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Revolutionary War Veteran (approx. 3.7 miles away); Revolutionary War Veterans

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(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); Cushman Mills Area (approx. 8.6 miles away); The Cobblestone (approx. 8.7 miles away).

Photographed by William J. Toman, May 31, 2010

2. Black Hawk War Encampment Marker

Sign at entrance to parking lot at marker location

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 2,347 times since then and 54 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.