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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D5G_james-allen-reed-trempealeau_Trempealeau-WI.html
James Allen Reed1798 - 1873First Permanent Settler in Trempealeau County & Founder of TrempealeauJames 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 quick, active, al…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11WX_bradys-bluff_Trempealeau-WI.html
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 favorit…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVF6_the-geology-of-perrot-state-park_Trempealeau-WI.html
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 their tributaries…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMOB_the-mississippi-river-parkway_Trempealeau-WI.html
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 extend?ed east across the Black River. Eventually, the Great River Road would follow the Mi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFDE_french-post_Trempealeau-WI.html
Probably site occupied by Nicolas Perrot 1685 - 86Reoccupied by Godefroy de LinctotRemains discovered in 1887 by JudgeB.F. Heuston and Georege H. Squieraided by Antoine GrignonDedicated September 6, 1926byState Historical Society of Wisconsin
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFD6_perrots-post_Trempealeau-WI.html
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…