Poynette in Columbia County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Veterans of the American Revolution Memorial Bridge

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 4, 2011

1. Veterans of the American Revolution Memorial Bridge Marker

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A living memorial to and in honor of veterans who are buried in Wisconsin who served this nation in the American Revolution and who, by their efforts, were responsible for the founding of our country.

Veterans of the American Revolution
After the American Revolution, some of the patriots moved west and settled in Wisconsin. This I-39/90/94 bridge, crossing the Wisconsin river 1.7 miles northwest, is in honor of those veterans and patriots.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary.

Location. 43° 25.492′ N, 89° 28.589′ W. Marker is in Poynette, Wisconsin, in Columbia County. Marker is on State Highway 90. Marker is at rest area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Poynette WI 53955, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Highway (a few steps from this marker); The Circus (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rest Areas on the I-Roads (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Old Village of Dekorra

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(approx. 2½ miles away); Wallis Rowan and His Cabin (approx. 4½ miles away); John Muir View (approx. 5.1 miles away); St. Mary's of the Pines (approx. 5.9 miles away); Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet (approx. 7.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Poynette.

Bridge over Wisconsin River image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, June 4, 2011

2. Bridge over Wisconsin River

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 777 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 27, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.