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

Stroud Bank

Photographed by Keith L, May 14, 2008

1. Stroud Bank Marker

Inscription. Perry G. Stroud, a young attorney from New York, established this early bank in Kilbourn City, now Wisconsin Dells, in ca. 1870. Over his thirty-year career as the town's first attorney, Stroud preserved much of the city's early documentary history. Here, his bank still stands with its original brick front and vault.

Erected 1999 by the Wisconsin Historical Society. (Marker Number 447.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 43° 37.636′ N, 89° 46.384′ W. Marker is in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, in Columbia County. It is on Broadway Street (State Highway 16/23) east of Oak Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is outside of Culver's restaurant. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 312 Broadway Street, Wisconsin Dells WI 53965, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Madison.

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 territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: H. H. Bennett Studio (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hero of the Red River (about 500 feet away); Alexander Mitchell Steamboat Anchor (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Wisconsin River

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Bailey’s Eddy – Municipal Dock (approx. 0.2 miles away); Henry Hamilton Bennett (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Kilbourn Dam (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Ho-Chunk People (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wisconsin Dells.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Bailey's Landing (was about 700 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Keith L, May 14, 2008

2. Stroud Bank Marker

Former Stroud Bank image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Keith L, May 14, 2008

3. Former Stroud Bank

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2008, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 2,289 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 21, 2008, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.