Viroqua in Vernon County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Viroqua's First Settler
Erected 1998 by the Wisconsin Historical Society. (Marker Number 424.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1846.
Location. 43° 33.441′ N, 90° 53.378′ W. Marker is in Viroqua, Wisconsin, in Vernon County. Marker can be reached from North Main Street (U.S. 14/61) north of West Decker Street (State Highway 56). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 North Main Street, Viroqua WI 54665, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lucy Stone (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jeremiah McLain Rusk (approx. 0.6 miles away); Governor Rusk (approx. 1.1 miles away); John McCulloch (approx. 5.2 miles away); Black Hawk Trail (approx. 10.2 miles away); a different marker also named Black Hawk Trail (approx. 11 miles away); a different marker also named Black Hawk Trail (approx. 11 miles away); Walnut Mound Veterans Memorial (approx. 11.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Viroqua.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,040 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 20, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.