The rock-crested hill to the east was named after One-Eyed Decorah, a Winnebago chief who, according to tradition, took refuge in a cave near the peak after being wounded in a Chippewa attack on his village. He remained in hiding throughout the . . . — — Map (db m23186) HM
First platted in 1854, the commercial district surrounding the public square is still the heart of downtown Galesville. Most buildings date from the 1880s to the early 20th century and feature a two-story brick facade, tall narrow windows and . . . — — Map (db m55979) HM
Founded in 1854, Galesville University (later known as Gale College) was one of the earliest institutions of higher education in Wisconsin and a notable attempt to bring higher education to the newly recognized state. Affiliated with four different . . . — — Map (db m66184) HM
The Galesville Bridge was erected in 1925, replacing an earlier bridge that was difficult for automobiles to access. For 86 years, the 1925 bridge carried traffic across Beaver Creek. Constructed by the Guaranty Construction Company of Minneapolis, . . . — — Map (db m66182) HM
Memorial
John F. Cance
1870 — 1953
Civic leader and benefactor who
provided a permanent charitable
trust to the City of Galesville
and the surrounding area for
education, beautification, and
charitable endeavors for the . . . — — Map (db m49932) HM
The Ridge Avenue Historic District includes a nearly three-block long section of Ridge Avenue featuring a concentration of the most architecturally and historically significant residences in the City of Galesville. The district was developed by . . . — — Map (db m43213) HM
The City of Osseo was founded in 1857 by J.E. Irish. The population was 305 in 1893 and has grown to 1701 in the 2010 census. Osseo is ideally located with 3 major highways servicing the community. I-94 & US Highways 10 & 53 intersect within the . . . — — Map (db m213945) HM
We salute all the men and women in our armed forces, to those who have served and to those that have given the altimate sacrifice.
God bless you and God bless these United States of America.
Donated by Glenn & Lue . . . — — Map (db m42620) HM
Brady's Bluff was designated a State Natural Area in 1952 to preserve the high quality ecological systems found here. This uncultivated 65 acre remnant is characterized by steep, dry prairies, exposed cliffs, and oak woodland. The bluff, a favorite . . . — — Map (db m56007) HM
Probably site occupied by Nicolas Perrot
1685 – 86
Reoccupied by Godefroy de Linctot
Remains discovered in 1887 by Judge
B.F. Heuston and Georege H. Squier
aided by Antoine Grignon
Dedicated September 6, 1926
by
State . . . — — Map (db m23234) HM
James Allen Reed
1798 - 1873
First Permanent Settler in Trempealeau County & Founder of Trempealeau
James Reed was a man of medium height, with broad shoulders and a large chest. He had light brown hair and grayish blue eyes. He was . . . — — Map (db m71940) HM
One of the leading early French traders and diplomats among the Indians of the upper Mississippi region was dark and handsome Nicholas Perrot. After building Fort St. Nicholas at Prairie du Chien in the summer of 1685, Perrot moved north and spent . . . — — Map (db m23224) HM
Millions of Years Ago
[drawing]
Millions of years ago, Trempealeau Mountain, the bluffs of Perrot State Park, and the Minnesota upland across the river were all one continuous rock mass. Over time, Cedar Creek, Big Trout Creek, and . . . — — Map (db m46673) HM
The first 5-mile-long section of the Great River Road project, or the Mississippi River Parkway as it was originally named, was built near here in 1953 and extended east across the Black River. Eventually, the Great River Road would follow the . . . — — Map (db m33948) HM
