Sauk City in Sauk County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Sauk City
Photographed By Allen, January 30, 2012
1. Sauk City Marker
Inscription.
Sauk City originally was the site of an important Indian village. Jonathan Carver visited here on October 9, 1766 and wrote, "This is the largest and best built Indian town I ever saw. It contains about 90 houses, each large enough for several families. The streets are regular and spacious." In 1838 the first white settlers arrived, led by Berry Haney. Count Agoston Haraszthy platted Sauk City on April 26, 1845. Incorporated March 30,1854 the original charter continues to the present day - marking Sauk City the oldest incorporated village in Wisconsin.
Sauk City originally was the site of an important Indian village. Jonathan Carver visited here on October 9, 1766 and wrote, "This is the largest and
best built Indian town I ever saw. It contains about 90 houses, each large enough for several families. The
streets are regular and spacious." In 1838 the first
white settlers arrived, led by Berry Haney. Count
Agoston Haraszthy platted Sauk City on April 26, 1845.
Incorporated March 30,1854 the original charter
continues to the present day - marking Sauk City the oldest incorporated village in Wisconsin.
Erected 1969 by Sauk County Conservation Committee. (Marker Number Site 3.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is March 30, 1846.
Location. 43° 16.424′ N, 89° 43.242′ W. Marker is in Sauk City, Wisconsin, in Sauk County. Marker is on Water Street north of Van Buren Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sauk City WI 53583, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2012, by Allen of Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 775 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on July 28, 2012, by Allen of Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin. 2, 3. submitted on June 7, 2021, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
