Near Liberty Pole in Vernon County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
John McCulloch
Photographed by Keith L, June 6, 2010
1. John McCulloch Marker
Near here
John McCulloch in 1844
Erected the First Permanent
Cabin in this County. He Sold
in 1852, went to Calif.; died on
Plains 1853.
________________________
Sept. 4, 1848
Democratic Nominating Conven–
tion held here for Crawford Co.
Delegates: Prairie du Chien 10;
Round Prairie 4; Prairie La–
Crosse 2; Black River 2; Black
River Falls 4. Chm. Gen. Spencer.
Sec. Wm. T. Price. Nominees:–
1st State Senate: Jas. Fisher.
Assembly: Jas. O'Neill.
Sheriff: I. B. Brunson.
Delegates 1st State Conv:
Wiram Knowlton.
Wm. T. Sterling.
Jacob Spaulding.
No 1 CVP 1930 s
Erected 1930 by Viroqua, Wisconsin historian Dr. C.V. Porter. (Marker Number 1 CVP.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is September 4, 1848.
Location. 43° 29.129′ N, 90° 55.023′ W. Marker is near Liberty Pole, Wisconsin, in Vernon County. It is on Hornby Hollow Road west of Wisconsin Highway 27/82, on the right when traveling west. Marker is at a pull-off. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, in the Driftless Area Bluff Country, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds 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 marker, measured as the crow flies: Jeremiah McLain Rusk (approx. 4.9 miles away); Black Hawk Trail (approx. 5.1 miles away); Lucy Stone (approx. 5.3 miles away); Governor Rusk (approx. 6.3 miles away); a different marker also named Black Hawk Trail (approx. 7½ miles away); a different marker also named Black Hawk Trail (approx. 7½ miles away); Walnut Mound Veterans Memorial (approx. 8.2 miles away); Black Hawk and Winnebago Trail (approx. 9.1 miles away).
Another marker is no longer nearby. Viroqua's First Settler (was approx. 5.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Keith L, June 6, 2010
2. Historic Trail Markers Sign
[map]
This marker, erected by Dr. C.V. Porter in the early 1930's, was the first in a series set up to commemorate historic sites. It was originally located along the roadside a short distance west of the church. It was moved to this site in 1993.
Grateful appreciation is given to Dr. C.V. Porter whose hard work and dedication preserved this segment of history for all.
Vernon County Historical Society
Wisconsin Humanities Committee
Wisconsin State Dept. of Transportation
Vernon County Highway Department
This marker, erected by Dr. C.V. Porter in the early 1930's, was the first in a series set up to commemorate historic sites. It was originally located along the roadside a short distance west of the church. It was moved to this site in 1993.
Grateful appreciation is given to Dr. C.V. Porter whose hard work and dedication preserved this segment of history for all.
Vernon County Historical Society
Wisconsin Humanities Committee
Wisconsin State Dept. of Transportation
Vernon County Highway Department
Photographed by Keith L, June 18, 2011
3. John McCulloch Marker and Flagpole
Photographed by Keith L, June 18, 2011
4. Flagpole Tablet
This flag pole, sponsored by the Liberty Pole Homemakers Club was set here in 1993. It commemorates a 160 ft. flag pole, a symbol of liberty erected in 1856 by Wm. Claywater.
Photographed by Keith L, June 18, 2011
5. Nearby Monument Rock
Photographed by Keith L, June 18, 2011
6. Monument Rock
Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,962 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 15, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 1, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
