Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

"Let The Great Spirits Soar"

By William J. Toman, July 16, 2010

1. "Let The Great Spirits Soar" Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This memorial, carved by Harry R. Whitehorse from a storm-damaged hackberry tree, honors his Indian ancestors and is a tribute to the Effigy Mound Builders.

Sculpture funded by
City of Madison Committee for the Arts
Dane County Cultural Affairs Commission
and neighbors
Dedicated May 19, 1991

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Native Americans.

Location. 43° 5.422′ N, 89° 20.428′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. Marker is at the intersection of Lakeland Avenue and Maple Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Lakeland Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Madison WI 53704, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bear and Lynx Effigy Mounds (a few steps from this marker); Riley House (a few steps from this marker); Corry Carriage House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lt. Gerald Stull USAF (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lizard Effigy Mound (approx.

Rededication Marker image. Click for full size.

By William J. Toman, July 16, 2010

2. Rededication Marker

Nearby marker noting that "The original effigy tree, carved by Harry Whitehorse in 1991, was cast in bronze and rededicated in 2009"

¼ mile away); "Elmside" (approx. ¼ mile away); Herman J. Loftsgordon House (approx. ¼ mile away); Olbrich Park (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.