© Photographed June 13, 2015
Wyalusing State Park
Wyalusing State Park
Bagley, Grant County, Wisconsin
42.991818,-91.124511 (approximate location)
WINNEBAGO
The Winnebago loved their home at southwestern Wisconsin and didn't give it up easily. When pressured by the throng of lead miners settling on their land, they ultimately sought revenge. In 1827, Red Bird and two companions killed several settlers in Prairie du Chien. Red Bird and the others surrendered voluntarily and were placed in prison. A presidential pardon was sought, but Red Bird died in prison before this was resolved. In 1829, the Winnebago ceded their vast territory to the U.S. Government and were removed to western reservations. But many homesick Winnebago returned and lived near the park as late as 1900.
The marker is located deep inside Wyalusing State Park, along the Sentinel Ridge Trail, and is accessible from the Green Cloud Picnic Area parking lot, accessible from
Long Valley Road, .5 miles west of its intersection with State Park
Lane. The park entrance is located at 13081 State Park Lane, Bagley,
Wisconsin 53801.
NOTE: The marker is located inside a Wisconsin State Park; an annual sticker or daily-use fee to enter.
Wisconsin State Park System: Wyalusing State Park
Wisconsin State Park System: Wyalusing State Park
Red Bird, Winnebago Chief
The marker is one of a series of markers placed along the Sentinel Ridge Trail.
Looking north at the start of the interpretative trail;
the adjacent parking lot (not visible in this photo) is to the left.
Red arrow -- Green Cloud Picnic Area (park here)
Blue arrow -- Sentinel Ridge Trail and Indian Mounds
The marker is located at Wyalusing State Park.
Wyalusing State Park is located in Bagley, Wisconsin.
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