The dedication of this property
for park purposes is the fulfillment of
William Francis Pier's desire to preserve
the beauty of this natural rock bridge
as a lasting memorial to his father
William Henry Pier
Erected by
The State . . . — — Map (db m18750) HM
One of the largest natural bridges in Wisconsin, Rockbridge is 20 feet wide and 10 feet high. Archaeological investigations have revealed that the bridge's sandstone overhang was once used as a shelter by Native Americans. Through the efforts of . . . — — Map (db m18744) HM
Early explorers of the driftless area noted this "small, isolated vertical rock." The first settlers removed the easily available rubble for building foundations and chimneys. Soon horses and buggies cut between the rocks and established the . . . — — Map (db m20269) HM
According to local tradition, on the night of July 29, 1832, during the Black Hawk War, General Atkinson’s troops camped at this location. The next day, the troops proceeded up the West Branch of the Pine River, only to abandon their supply wagon in . . . — — Map (db m18742) HM