Near Trego in Washburn County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Namekagon River
Photographed By Keith L, June 12, 2011
1. Namekagon River Marker
In 1767 Jonathan Carver passed this way, downstream on his way from Prairie du Chien to Lake Superior via the Namekagon, St. Croix and Brule rivers. Henry Schoolcraft passed here in 1831 enroute from Lake Superior to the St. Croix.
During the 1870's, ox teams hauled logging supplies on the tote road from Stillwater to Veazie Settlement, located two miles up river where the great Veazie Dam impounded water for log drives down the Namekagon to Stillwater.
Erected 1968 by the Wisconsin Historical Society. (Marker Number 162.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1767.
Location. 45° 54.567′ N, 91° 49.467′ W. Marker is near Trego, Wisconsin, in Washburn County. Marker is at the intersection of Cash Road
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Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Yellow River (approx. 6.4 miles away); Spooner and The Railroad (approx. 6˝ miles away).
More about this marker. Marker has been relocated and confirmed as of May 10, 2023, to the boat launch at the Trego Park And Campground.
Also see . . . Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway. Maps; Hayward to Trego. (Submitted on June 16, 2011.)
Photographed By Fitzie Heimdahl, May 9, 2023
2. Namekagon River Marker
Photographed By Keith L, June 12, 2011
3. Namekagon River Marker
Photographed By Devon Polzar, June 12, 2022
4. Namekagon River Marker was Missing
The marker was previously missing. The photo shows that the parking lot, road, and bridge were under construction.
Photographed By Keith L, June 12, 2011
5. Namekagon River
Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 828 times since then and 32 times this year. Last updated on May 16, 2023, by Fitzie Heimdahl of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Photos: 1. submitted on June 16, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on May 16, 2023, by Fitzie Heimdahl of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on June 16, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 4. submitted on June 30, 2022, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. 5. submitted on June 16, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
