Fremont in Waupaca County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Old Wolf River Crossing
Photographed By Keith L, August 21, 2010
1. Old Wolf River Crossing Marker
This landing was the chief point of entry for pioneers who first settled the land between the Wolf and Wisconsin Rivers. On June 1, 1852, a legislative proclamation opened these lands for settlement. The Big Crossing almost immediately followed and several hundred pioneer families crossed here. Before occupation by the white man this site was an ancient Indian village and later became important as a steamboat landing and stopover on the famous log drives. (Marker Number 48.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is June 1, 1852.
Location. 44° 15.527′ N, 88° 51.802′ W. Marker is in Fremont, Wisconsin, in Waupaca County. Marker can be reached from Wolf River Drive south of Main Street. Marker is located next to the public boat ramp by Wolf River Crossing Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fremont WI 54940, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 15 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Veterans Memorial (approx. 5.7 miles away); Poygan Paygrounds (approx. 9˝ miles away); Samuel N. Rogers, Sr. (approx. 10.7 miles away); Birthplace of the American Water Spaniel (approx. 11 miles away); New London Fairground (approx.
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More about this marker. This is a Wisconsin Registered Landmark – Number 48.
Also see . . . Waupaca Historical Society. Society website homepage (Submitted on March 16, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Keith L, August 21, 2010
2. Old Wolf River Crossing Marker
Photographed By Keith L, June 19, 2010
3. Wolf River Crossing Park
Photographed By Keith L, June 19, 2010
4. Main Street at Wolf River
(Old bridge plaque located at guard rail.)
Photographed By Keith L, June 19, 2010
5. Fremont Bridge 1922 Plaque
Wisconsin Highway Commission, Engineers · County Highway Committee, Richard Scmoepke-Chairman, Martin Malloy, H.J. Becker · Wausau Iron Works, Contractors, Wausau Wis. · Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge, Designed by The Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Co, Chicago Ill.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,411 times since then and 130 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 21, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 3, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
