Near Camp Douglas in Juneau County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Castle Rock
Photographed by Keith L, June 6, 2010
1. Castle Rock Marker
You are standing on what was once the bottom of a glacial lake in which Castle Rock, the formation rising before you, was an island. Thousands of years of erosion by water, ice and wind created the surface features you see in this area.
The wayside where Castle Rock stands is part of Camp Williams, the Wisconsin State Military Reservation acquired in 1900. It is the birthplace of the famous 32nd "Red Arrow" Division which was organized in 1917 and originally composed of National Guardsmen from Wisconsin and Michigan. Fighting men of the 32nd who trained here were named "Les Terribles" by the French for their action in World War I. In World War II a succeeding generation carried on the Division's reputation for dogged persistence and valor in battling the Japanese from New Guinea to the Philippines.
Erected 1967 by the Wisconsin Historical Society. (Marker Number 16.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 43° 55.296′ N, 90° 15.546′ W. Marker is near Camp Douglas, Wisconsin, in Juneau County. It is on County Highway
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Regionally, this marker is in Northern Wisconsin. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Wisconsin Military Reservation (approx. Ό mile away); In memory of 1st Lt. Jerome A. Volk (approx. 0.4 miles away); Wisconsin Winnebago Veterans Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); Eroding Sandstone Bluffs (approx. 3.1 miles away); Mesas and Buttes (approx. 3.1 miles away); Volk Field Air Strip (approx. 3.1 miles away); The Big Lake (approx. 3.1 miles away); Long Bluff (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camp Douglas.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Other Wisconsin markers featuring the Red Arrow Division.
Also see . . . World War II Stories - In Their Own Words: Donald C Boyd. My Father served with the 32nd "Red Arrow" Division, 128th Infantry Regiment, Cannon Company. He fought in the Pacific Theater Leyte, Luzon, and most notably, The Villa Verde Trail where he received the Bronze Star. He is now 82 years old and in good health. A short interview with my Dad may be viewed at this link. (Submitted on December 20, 2007, by Matthew Boyd of Swanton, Ohio.)
Additional commentary.
Photographed by Keith L, October 26, 2007
2. Castle Rock Marker
Marker has been restored and reinstalled as of December 2024.
— Submitted December 30, 2024, by Greta Schassler of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Photographed by Fitzie Heimdahl
3. Castle Rock Marker refurbished
Photographed by Greta Schassler, December 30, 2024
4. Castle Rock Marker
Photographed by Keith L, October 26, 2007
5. Marker and Castle Rock
Photographed by Keith L, October 26, 2007
6. Castle Rock
Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, October 3, 2019
7. Castle Rock
Photographed by Keith L, June 6, 2010
8. Castle Rock
Photographed by Keith L, June 6, 2010
9. Castle Rock
Photographed by Keith L, October 26, 2007
10. Castle Rock seen from the north
Credits. This page was last revised on January 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 8,209 times since then and 266 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 10, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on December 16, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on November 1, 2022, by Fitzie Heimdahl of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. 4. submitted on December 30, 2024, by Greta Schassler of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 5, 6. submitted on December 16, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 7. submitted on October 12, 2019, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. 8, 9. submitted on June 10, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 10. submitted on December 16, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
