Green Bay in Brown County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Augustin de Langlade
Block 3 Astor directly west of this marker stood about the year 1745 the home and trading house of
the first permanent settlers of Wisconsin.
"Bravest of the Brave"
Erected 1916 by The Woman's Club of Green Bay.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Native Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1745.
Location. 44° 30.682′ N, 88° 1.103′ W. Marker is in Green Bay, Wisconsin, in Brown County. Marker is on South Washington Street north of Crooks Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is mounted on wall in front of the Johnson Bank Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 318 South Washington Street, Green Bay WI 54301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Freimann Hotel Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Packers Office Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Influence of the Fur Trade (within shouting distance of this marker); James H. Flatley, Jr. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Milwaukee Road Depot (about 300 feet away); Milwaukee Road Passenger Depot (about 300 feet away); Vice Admiral James H. Flatley Jr. (about 400 feet away); Elks Club (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Green Bay.
Regarding Augustin de Langlade.
Charles de Langlade, called the “Father of Wisconsin”, was a half-French Ottawa chief who along with his father Augustine de Langlade established the first permanent settlement here. They established a trading post on the Fox River in 1764. The Grignon’s, Porlier’s, and Lawe’s who followed brought Canadian-French culture with them and colorful “Jack-knife” Judge Reaume dispensed British justice to the area.
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