Prairie du Chien in Crawford County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Site of the Second Fort Crawford
1829 – 1856
Photographed By Keith L, June 18, 2011
1. Site of the Second Fort Crawford Marker
Inscription.
Site of the Second Fort Crawford. 1829 – 1856. The first Fort Crawford was built in 1816, and stood on the site now occupied by the "Villa Louis." After a decade of Mississippi River flooding, the U. S. Army relocated Fort Crawford to this site, constructing the new fort of locally quarried limestone. Under construction from 1829-1834, the fort included housing for eight companies of soldiers and their officers. The army added a separate surgeon's quarters and military hospital. The soldiers built the fort while on fatigue duty but were often called away from the construction to settle Indian disputes. In 1825, 1829, and 1830 important Indian treaties were negotiated at the first and second Fort Crawford. Here, on August 27, 1832, Sauk Indian leader Black Hawk surrendered, ending the Black Hawk War. Colonel Zachary Taylor, Colonel Willoughby Morgan, Lt. Jefferson Davis, and Dr. William Beaumont served at Fort Crawford in the 1830s. The Fort Crawford Hospital was partially reconstructed by WPA workers in honor of Dr. William Beaumont, renowned for his pioneer experiments in human digestion. ,
Erected 1999.
The first Fort Crawford was built in 1816, and stood on the site now occupied by the "Villa Louis." After a decade of Mississippi River flooding, the U. S. Army relocated Fort Crawford to this site, constructing the new fort of locally quarried limestone. Under construction from 1829-1834, the fort included housing for eight companies of soldiers and their officers. The army added a separate surgeon's quarters and military hospital. The soldiers built the fort while on fatigue duty but were often called away from the construction to settle Indian disputes. In 1825, 1829, and 1830 important Indian treaties were negotiated at the first and second Fort Crawford. Here, on August 27, 1832, Sauk Indian leader Black Hawk surrendered, ending the Black Hawk War. Colonel Zachary Taylor, Colonel Willoughby Morgan, Lt. Jefferson Davis, and Dr. William Beaumont served at Fort Crawford in the 1830s. The Fort Crawford Hospital was partially reconstructed by WPA workers in honor of Dr. William Beaumont, renowned for his pioneer experiments in human digestion.
Erected 1999
Erected 1999 by the Wisconsin Historical Society. (Marker Number 432.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles
Location. 43° 2.565′ N, 91° 8.818′ W. Marker is in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, in Crawford County. Marker is on West Rice Street west of South Beaumont Road, on the right when traveling west. Marker is at the Fort Crawford Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 717 South Beaumont Road, Prairie du Chien WI 53821, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Additional commentary. 1. Bench Plaque Three of the four bench plaques are shown. The plaque on the fourth bench is missing.
— Submitted June 19, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
Photographed By Keith L, June 18, 2011
3. Nearby Cannon
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4. Cannon by Four Benches
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5. Plaque on Bench
In Honor of the Doctors Pomainville who have cared for the people of Wisconsin Rapids since 1899 · F.X. Pomainville, M.D. 1871-1958 · George Pomainville, M.D. 1880-1943 · Francis Pomainville, M.D. 1902-1944 · L.C. Pomainville, M.D. 1907- · Harold G. Pomainville, M.D. 1907- · Presented by L.C. Pomainville, M.D. · 1973
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6. Plaque on Bench
Presented by The State Medical Society of Wisconsin Auxiliary · In honor of the women who have served as its Presidents · 1973
Photographed By Keith L, June 18, 2011
7. Plaque on Bench
In Honor of George W. Krahn, M.D. 1888-1952 Oconto Falls · Presented by Leigh Krahn Behnke and George A. Behnke, M.D. · 1976
Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,255 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 19, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
