Argyle in Lafayette County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Argyle

Photographed by William J. Toman, May 20, 2012

1. Argyle Marker

Inscription. Argyle was founded in 1844 by Allen Wright, a Scotsman who named it after the Duke of Argyle. In 1855, the first bridge was built here over the Pecatonica River. The bridge was replaced in 1875 and again in 1895. Yet another bridge, the much admired two-span camelback truss bridge, was built in 1939 [at] a cost of $69,400. The current concrete bridge replaced it in 2002.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.

Location. 42° 42.09′ N, 89° 52.17′ W. Marker is in Argyle, Wisconsin, in Lafayette County. It is at the intersection of Mineral Point Road (State Highway 78) and River Street, on the right when traveling east on Mineral Point Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Argyle WI 53504, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Driftless Area — Bluff Country.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Saxton House (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Partridge Hall Star Theatre (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Battle of the Pecatonica (approx. 3 miles away); East Wiota Lutheran Church (approx. 4.3 miles away); Fort Hamilton (approx. 6.1 miles away); Earliest Settlers (approx. 7.3 miles away);

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Zarahemla (approx. 7.6 miles away); Zenas Gurley (approx. 7.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Argyle.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Battle of Pecatonica (was approx. 2.8 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by William J. Toman, May 20, 2012

2. Argyle Marker

The concrete bridge referenced in the marker is in the background.

Photographed by William J. Toman, May 20, 2012

3. Argyle Marker

The Pecatonica River is in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 879 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 22, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.