Wisconsin Rapids in Wood County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Iron Horse in Grand Rapids
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Photographed by Keith L, January 17, 2015
1. The Iron Horse in Grand Rapids Marker
1871-72 found the iron horse arriving in Grand Rapids & Centrailia. The railroad bridge replaced log, river rafting & its loss of life on the dangerous river rapids. A modern iron bridge was built to withstand the early, spring thaws. Long, tiring stagecoach & wagonrides became a thing of the past.
the following individuals & families —
H. David, Denise & Ellery Orr Hendrickson Garden Design, Inc. Ann Kroll Charles & Marion Ruelle Earle & Margaret Garber Greg Pesko & Dawn Olson Ted & Mary Olson Dr. John, Jackie & Josie Dietrich Gary & Judy Rosencrans River Cities Evening Garden Club Jerry & Julie Bach Lynn & Dwight Hopfauf Connie Coley Loden Pete & Nan Taylor Chris Maguire & Andy & Laura Stickel Randy & Carol Olson Roland & Angela Paulsen Allen J. & Susan A. Glinski Helen M. Hanneman Jim & Kelly Lucas Etta Bredl City Centre Committee Phil, Ann, Rebecca & Maria Hartley In memory of Reuben Timm Terry & Amy Whitmore family Michael Hittner family Jack & Lucy Mettlach family Downtown Revitalization Cluster of the Community Progress Initiative
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts
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Location. 44° 23.58′ N, 89° 49.66′ W. Marker is in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, in Wood County. It is at the intersection of 2nd Avenue North and West Grand Avenue, on the left when traveling north on 2nd Avenue North. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 West Grand Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids WI 54495, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern Wisconsin. 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: Ho-Chunk 32nd "Red Arrow" Division Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Winnebago Indians (about 300 feet away); Grand Rapids of the Wisconsin River (approx. 0.2 miles away); Our Medical History (approx. Ό mile away); Wood County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Myron "Grim" Natwick (approx. 0.3 miles away); Historic Municipal Swimming Pool (approx. 0.4 miles away); Elizabeth Daly House (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wisconsin Rapids.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Corenso North America (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. The mural – not painted directly on
Photographed by Keith L, January 17, 2015
2. The Iron Horse in Grand Rapids Marker
Regarding The Iron Horse in Grand Rapids. Centralia, on the west side of the Wisconsin River, and Grand Rapids on the east side, were united in 1900 as Grand Rapids and in 1920 renamed Wisconsin Rapids.
Also see . . . 1923 History of Wisconsin Rapids. "The Green Bay and Lake Pepin Railway (now Green Bay & Western) first arrived here from Green Bay in November, 1872. The Wisconsin Valley Railway, now the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul, arrived from Tomah in June, 1873. The Port Edwards, Centralia & Northern, now the 'Soo' line, arrived in 1890, and the Chicago & North Western in 1901." (Submitted on January 21, 2015.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2015, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 992 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 21, 2015, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
