Historical Markers in Saint Croix Falls, Wisconsin

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Historical Markers in Saint Croix Falls, Wisconsin

1 ► Wisconsin, Polk County, Saint Croix Falls — 504 — Gaylord Nelson —

Near East Massachusetts Street west of North Washington Street (Wisconsin Highway 87), on the left when traveling west.

Gaylord Anton Nelson (1916–2005), known worldwide as the founder of Earth Day, was the son of a country doctor and a nurse. Born the third of four children on June 4, 1916, at Clear Lake, Wisconsin, 28 miles from here, Nelson canoed the . . . — — Map (db m14796) HM

2 ► Wisconsin, Polk County, Saint Croix Falls — Interstate Park Centennial —

Near South Vincent Street (State Highway 35) 0.2 miles south of East McKenny Street, on the right when traveling south.

On September 20, 1900, through the dedicated efforts of local citizens, the State of Wisconsin acquired land here along the Dalles of the St. Croix River, officially establishing Interstate Park as Wisconsin's oldest state park. The year 2000 marks . . . — — Map (db m28687) HM

3 ► Wisconsin, Polk County, Saint Croix Falls — River Spirit — 2007 Bronze Sculpture by Julie Ann Stage — Number 1 of 11 —

Near North Washington Street (State Highway 87) north of River Street, on the left when traveling north.

The city of St. Croix Falls commissioned local sculptor, Julie Ann Stage, to create a monument in bronze which would embody the poetry and natural beauty of the St. Croix River Valley. River Spirit, unveiled on July 29th of 2007, is a focal . . . — — Map (db m216750) HM

4 ► Wisconsin, Polk County, Saint Croix Falls — St. Croix Falls Lions Park —

Near State Highway 87, 0.2 miles north of Wisconsin Street, on the left when traveling north.

Lions Park marks the site of an historic battle between the Chippewa Indians and their traditional enemies, the Fox and Sioux. Circa 1770, the two war parties met on the portage area below in a fierce fight that raged among the crags and crevices of . . . — — Map (db m18113) HM

5 ► Wisconsin, Polk County, Saint Croix Falls — 132 — The Battle of St. Croix Falls —

On State Highway 87, 0.2 miles north of Wisconsin Street, on the left when traveling north.

Here at the head of St. Croix Falls in about 1770, a war party of Chippewas led by Chief Wau-bo-jeeg prepared for battle against their traditional enemies, the Fox and Sioux. The two parties met on the portage below this point in a fierce and . . . — — Map (db m14421) HM

6 ► Wisconsin, Polk County, Saint Croix Falls — Thompson–Boughton Mill — 1878 – 1914 —

Near North Washington Street (State Highway 87) north of River Street, on the left when traveling north.

This millstone is the last remnant of the flour mill that operated on the river bank a half-mile to the south. Power was provided by the stream that now tumbles down a rocky slope on the north boundary of the Wisconsin Interstate Park. Pieces . . . — — Map (db m216749) HM

7 ► Wisconsin, Polk County, Saint Croix Falls — 453 — Where Are The Falls of the St. Croix? —

Near North Washington Street (State Highway 87) north of River Street, on the left when traveling north.

The Falls of the St. Croix River, a series of turbulent cascades that dropped 55 feet in less than six miles, were impounded in the early 1900s by this hydroelectric dam. The potential manufacturing power of the falls drew developers who settled . . . — — Map (db m216751) HM

8 ► Wisconsin, Polk County, Saint Croix Falls — Where are the Falls? —

A series of rapids once cascaded 55 feet over six miles down this section of river. Canoes had to be portaged and boats could not travel upriver. The largest "falls" tumbled 20 feet over 100 yards. They provided a natural source of power for . . . — — Map (db m78664) HM

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