Near West Prairie in Vernon County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Black Hawk Trail
Photographed by Keith L, June 6, 2010
1. Black Hawk Trail Marker
On night of August 1 and 2
1832, Gen. Atkinson's
army of 1200 mounted men
in pursuit of Black Hawk
encamped on this area
from 8 p.m. until 3 a.m.
The spring from which
men and horse drank
is 140 rods northwest.
No. 2 CVP 1930 S
Erected 1930 by Viroqua, Wisconsin historian Dr. C.V. Porter. (Marker Number 2 CVP.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Black Hawk War series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.
Location. 43° 27.592′ N, 91° 3.739′ W. Marker is near West Prairie, Wisconsin, in Vernon County. It is on State Highway 82 0.8 miles west of Fortner Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Marker is at a highway pull-off. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Viroqua WI 54665, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, 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 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Black Hawk Trail (here, next to this marker); Walnut Mound Veterans Memorial (approx. one mile away); Black Hawk and Winnebago Trail (approx. 1.8 miles away); Black Hawks Outpost (approx. 5½ miles
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Photographed by Keith L, June 6, 2010
2. Black Hawk Trail Marker
Photographed by Keith L, June 6, 2010
3. Historic Trail Markers Sign
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From this point General Atkinson sent, for the first time, the regular army in pursuit of Black Hawk. They, however, veered too far north, as they fell for Black Hawk's strategy, thus allowing the militia to encounter the Indians in Battle Hollow.
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
The State of Wisconsin recognizes Dr. Porter's markers as part of Vernon County history but does not condone the language or prejudicial inferences used on some of the markers. Dr. Porter used descriptive, interpretative language which he researched and felt was acceptable for his time.
From this point General Atkinson sent, for the first time, the regular army in pursuit of Black Hawk. They, however, veered too far north, as they fell for Black Hawk's strategy, thus allowing the militia to encounter the Indians in Battle Hollow.
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
The State of Wisconsin recognizes Dr. Porter's markers as part of Vernon County history but does not condone the language or prejudicial inferences used on some of the markers. Dr. Porter used descriptive, interpretative language which he researched and felt was acceptable for his time.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,743 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 21, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
