Rib Mountain in Marathon County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Rib Mountain State Park
Photographed by Keith L, June 8, 2008
1. Rib Mountain State Park Marker
highest known point in the state
1940 feet above sea level
This land, forty acres in area,
was presented to the commonwealth
on January 26, 1923, by the estate of
Jacob Gensman
The park was enlarged to 160 acres
by the Kiwanis Club of Wausau
This area was originally sandy beach
swept by the ocean. The sand was
finally hardened to quartzite rock
and by [slow] upheaval tilted on edge
and raised to its present height
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1886.
Location. 44° 55.24′ N, 89° 41.678′ W. Marker is in Rib Mountain, Wisconsin, in Marathon County. It can be reached from Park Road west of County Highway N. Marker is in Rib Mountain State Park (fee area). The plaque is mounted on the highest quartzite knob east of the observation tower. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4200 Park Road, Wausau WI 54401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern Wisconsin. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: To Charles E. Parker (a few steps from this marker); Ancient Ripples (a few steps from this marker); Skiing Rib Mountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Monadnocks (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Rib Mountain State Park (about 600 feet away); Mountain View (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Pineries (approx. half a mile away); First Teachers Training School in Wisconsin (approx. 3.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rib Mountain.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Rib Mountain State Park (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding Rib Mountain State Park. Rib Mountain was long thought to be the highest point in Wisconsin before it was displaced by Timm's Hill. Timm's
Photographed by Keith L, June 8, 2008
2. Rib Mountain State Park Marker
Photographed by Keith L, June 8, 2008
3. Highest Point
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4. Van Douser Tower
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5. Nearby Sign
Rib Mountain one of the highest elevations in Wisconsin stands above the neighboring country because it is composed of very hard rock (quartzite) which has been worn away more slowly by the elements than the softer rocks of the lowlands.
Photographed by Keith L, June 8, 2008
6. Sign and Obsevation Tower in the Distance
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7. View from Tower
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8. View from Tower
Photographed by Keith L, June 8, 2008
9. Rib Mountain/Granite Peak Ski Area
Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2008, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 4,184 times since then and 108 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2008, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 4. submitted on June 27, 2008, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 5, 6. submitted on June 22, 2008, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 7, 8, 9. submitted on June 27, 2008, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
