Green Bay in Brown County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Augustin de Langlade

Photographed by Robert L Weber

1. Augustin de Langlade Marker

Inscription. On the river shore
Block 3 Astor directly west of this marker stood about the year 1745 the home and trading house of Augustin de Langlade and his distinguished son Charles,
the first permanent settlers of Wisconsin.
Charles Michel de Langlade
"Bravest of the Brave" led his Indian bands in ninety-nine battles. His tact and diplomacy brought peace to the warring tribes along the Fox River. He was held in high esteem by French, English and Americans. His death occurred in 1800.

Erected 1916 by The Woman's Club of Green Bay.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Indigenous Peoples and Communities. A significant historical year for this entry is 1745.

Location. 44° 30.682′ N, 88° 1.103′ W. Marker is in Green Bay, Wisconsin, in Brown County. It is on South Washington Street north of Crooks Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is mounted on wall in front of the Johnson Bank Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 318 South Washington Street, Green Bay WI 54301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Wisconsin’s Fox River Valley.

It is also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Freimann Hotel Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Packers Office Building (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Influence of the Fur Trade (within shouting distance of this marker); James H. Flatley, Jr. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Milwaukee Road Depot (about 300 feet away); Milwaukee Road Passenger Depot (about 300 feet away); Vice Admiral James H. Flatley Jr. (about 400 feet away); Elks Club (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Green Bay.

Regarding Augustin de Langlade.
Charles de Langlade, called the “Father of Wisconsin”, was a half-French Ottawa chief who along with his father Augustine de Langlade established the first permanent settlement here. They established a trading post on the Fox River in 1764. The Grignon’s, Porlier’s, and Lawe’s who followed brought Canadian-French culture with them and colorful “Jack-knife” Judge Reaume dispensed British justice to the area.

Photographed by Robert L Weber, December 21, 2010

2. Augustin de Langlade Marker

Freimann Building and Johnson Bank to the right image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Robert L Weber

3. Freimann Building and Johnson Bank to the right

Plaque is to the far right of the picture on the wall. The Freimann Building also contains an informational plaque.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2010, by Bob (peach) Weber of Dewey, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,400 times since then and 84 times this year. Last updated on December 19, 2010, by Bob (peach) Weber of Dewey, Arizona. Photos: 1. submitted on December 17, 2010, by Bob (peach) Weber of Dewey, Arizona. 2. submitted on December 21, 2010, by Bob (peach) Weber of Dewey, Arizona. 3. submitted on December 17, 2010, by Bob (peach) Weber of Dewey, Arizona. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.