Fountain City in Buffalo County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Fountain City
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, June 5, 2011
1. Fountain City Marker
[east side of two-sided marker]
Inscription.
Fountain City. . Before the white man came to this area Indians of the Chippewa, Winnebago and other tribes roamed freely along the Mississippi River. Recorded history tells of an Indian tribal battle that took place on these river banks which was witnessed by some of the earliest settlers who first came here in 1839. Adventurous pioneers, never less, continued to arrive in greater numbers bringing farming, river commerce and small industries to this wilderness site, and soon the community of Fountain City was established. Throughout the years local residents have found many stone artifacts and other remnants that bear witness to the earlier cultures, which vanished as the new city grew along the Mississippi River. ,
Erected in 1985.
Before the white man came to this area Indians of the Chippewa, Winnebago and other tribes roamed freely along the Mississippi River. Recorded history tells of an Indian tribal battle that took place on these river banks which was witnessed by some of the earliest settlers who first came here in 1839. Adventurous pioneers, never less, continued to arrive in greater numbers bringing farming, river commerce and small industries to this wilderness site, and soon the community of Fountain City was established. Throughout the years local residents have found many stone artifacts and other remnants that bear witness to the earlier cultures, which vanished as the new city grew along the Mississippi River.
Erected in 1985
Erected 1985.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.
Location. 44° 7.827′ N, 91° 43.005′ W. Marker is in Fountain City, Wisconsin, in Buffalo County. Marker is at the intersection of South Shore Drive (State Highway 35) and South Main Street, on the right when traveling north on South Shore Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fountain City WI 54629, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this
Also see . . . Fountain City, Wisconsin. River Bluff Capital of the World. (Submitted on June 7, 2011.)
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, June 5, 2011
2. Fountain City Marker
[west side of marker with duplicate text]
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, June 5, 2011
3. Fountain City Marker
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, June 5, 2011
4. Fountain by Marker
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5. Nearby Overlook
Mississippi River [South Main Street, south of Spring Street]
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, June 5, 2011
6. Fountain City Overlook
Dedicated to our forefathers whose vision picked this beautiful setting for a home, and to those who followed and are to come, who will continue to enjoy the scenic beauty of this area.
This fountain is donated in memory of Chet & Eleanor Wunderlich.
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, June 5, 2011
7. View from Overlook
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 713 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 7, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
