Cadott in Chippewa County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Cadotte Trading Post Site

Photographed By K. Linzmeier, May 10, 2010

1. Cadotte Trading Post Site Marker

North side of marker.

Inscription. In 1787, Michel Cadotte, famous Madeline Island fur trader, had a trading post nearby on the Yellow River. Here Michel Jr. was born, and another son, Jean Baptiste, is said to be buried on the river's bank. Robert Marriner built a dam at "Cadotte Falls" in 1865 and later named the village Cadott to honor the French-Indian fur traders.

Erected 1975. (Marker Number 121.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1787.

Location. 44° 57.215′ N, 91° 8.818′ W. Marker is in Cadott, Wisconsin, in Chippewa County. Marker is on State Highway 27, 0.1 miles north of Mills Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is in Riverview Park along Park Place Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cadott WI 54727, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cadott Centennial (here, next to this marker); The Great Northern Pine of Wisconsin (here, next to this marker); The Cadotte Fur Traders (here, next to this marker); Cadott Hub and Spoke Factory (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Gravesite of Lansing A. Wilcox (approx. one mile away); Wisconsin Veterans Tribute

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(approx. 1.2 miles away); Citizen Soldier Monument (approx. 1.2 miles away); Edson Union Cemetery (approx. 5.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cadott.

Regarding Cadotte Trading Post Site. This is a Wisconsin Registered Landmark – Number 121.

Also see . . . Michel Cadotte. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on May 25, 2010.)

Photographed By K. Linzmeier, May 10, 2010

2. Cadotte Trading Post Site Marker

South side of marker.

Cadotte Trading Post Site and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By K. Linzmeier, May 10, 2010

3. Cadotte Trading Post Site and Marker

Photographed By K. Linzmeier, May 10, 2010

4. Nearby Sign

Cadott; you are now half-way between the Equator and North Pole. Erected by Cadott Lions Club; serving our community since 1947.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,430 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 25, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.