An Enduring Connection

© Photographed June 13, 2015 and June 13, 2015
Prairie de Chein, Crawford County, Wisconsin

43.051329, -91.154641
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AN ENDURING CONNECTION

Relocation of flood-prone homes on this island

began in the 1970's. One by one houses disappeared

and everyday life in the old Fourth Ward wasrecast

as memory. Seasoned by beloved tales of neighbors,

impromptu celebrations over successful days on the

river and in the woods, of how adversity provided

opportunity for recreation, memories meld into

legend. Ultimately it is a story that celebrates a

community of friends and family whose roots on

this island are older than statehood, of their

unfathomable connection to the river, and their joy

in life itself.

The marker is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of North 4th Street and West Blackhawk Avenue, Prairie du Chein, Wisconsin 53821.

NOTE: This is a two-sided marker.; see also, Lincoln School.

See also, Dedicated to Floodway Residents, also at this location.

Looking west down West Blackhawk Avenue.

The marker is located in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.