Near Manitowoc in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Winnebago Trail
Many modern highways follow routes marked out long ago by Indian people. The Winnebago Trail across central Wisconsin became the general course of Highways 151 from Manitowoc to Fond du Lac, 45 from Fond du Lac to Oshkosh, 21 from Oshkosh to Sparta and 16 from Sparta to La Crosse. When European contact occurred in the first half of the 1600's, the Winnebago had their permanent village and garden area in the Green Bay–Lake Winnebago region, ranging out seasonally to hunt and gather wild produce. In response to the fur trade they extended their territorial claims and established villages throughout western Wisconsin as far north as the headwaters of the Black River and south along the Rock River nearly to its mouth on the Mississippi in Illinois. On occasion they crossed the Mississippi to hunt. Over 3,000 Winnebago people still reside in their old territory in Wisconsin.
Erected 1979 by the Wisconsin Historical Society. (Marker Number 251.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list.
Location. 44° 4.399′ N, 87° 43.798′ W. Marker is near Manitowoc, Wisconsin, in Manitowoc County. Marker is on U.S. 151, 0.9 miles west of Interstate 43, on the left when traveling west. Marker is east of the boat landing at Silver Lake Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manitowoc WI 54220, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Wampum or Mexico (approx. 2.1 miles away); County Hospital Cemetery (approx. 2.3 miles away); Old Military Road (approx. 2.3 miles away); Potter's Field Cemetery (approx. 2.3 miles away); First Court House and Jail (approx. 2.3 miles away); "Pulaski Square" (approx. 3 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. 3 miles away); G.A.R - H.M. Walker Post 18 (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manitowoc.
Also see . . . Silver Lake. Manitowoc County website entry (Submitted on July 1, 2010.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,051 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 1, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on September 12, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 1, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.