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u www.cRAwFORD cOuntywi.ORg u provide a meandering series of waterways into nature’s extravaganza. The area is renowned for hunting waterfowl, deer, grouse, squirrel and rabbit. This driftless area with many trails is a haven for the hiker. The back roads of the area are ideal as bicycle ways. In a rural area of many nationalities, you are provided an unusual array of antiques with the antique stores of various styles being located along almost every byway. Rock and fossil collectors will find this a geological area of rich exploration. There are many exceptional supper clubs and restaurants in the area. The unusual and historic eateries include a grill and bar, deli and fine family dining. Nationally and locally renowned quick food stands also balance the hunger needs of the visitors to the area. The West begins in Crawford County, Wisconsin at the heart of the Upper Mississippi River bluff country, where you find a combination of scenery and history unsurpassed anywhere in the Midwest. The rich historical lore, found here in the exploits and daring of men who made the Northwest, is equally fascinating to the casual visitor or learned traveler. The first American flag flown on Wisconsin Territory was raised here on September 4, 1805, on the visit of Lieutenant Zebulon Pike to explore the upper Mississippi. Fort Crawford Museum Located at the confluence of the Wisconsin River with the Mississippi River, Prairie du Chien was of economic and military importance in the early nineteenth century. The British controlled the prairie and the upper Mississippi Valley, along with the fur trade, until the close of the War of 1812. To establish the presence of the United States in the region, a chain of military forts was constructed: Fort Armstrong at Rock Island, Fort Crawford at Prairie du Chien, and Fort Snelling at the mouth of the Minnesota River. The first Fort Crawford was a log structure, constructed in 1816 by the United States Army. It was built in the Main Village, located in what is now St. Feriole Island. A series of floods in the 1820s forced the War Department to move Fort Crawford to the mainland of Prairie du Chien. In 1829 the second Fort Crawford was erected. Built of local limestone, the fort sat atop the highest ground, looking down on the Mississippi River. Stone barracks formed a quadrangle; outside the compound a one story L-shaped hospital was built, facing south. Fort Crawford was staffed throughout the 1830s. Troops stationed at the fort were involved in the Black Hawk War and the construction of the military road from Prairie du Chien to Green Bay. Here, Dr. William Beaumont performed many of his experiments on Alexis St. Martin to determine how humans digest food. In the 1840s, Fort Crawford was abandoned. It was used as a recruiting station during the Mexican War and again during the Civil War. In 1872 the fort property was purchased by John Lawler, and he had a school for young women built where the barracks had once stood. The hospital fell into ruin and was often the subject for paintings executed by the students attending St. Mary’s Institute. The restored second Fort Crawford Hospital contains dioramas of early surgery, a doctor’s office of 1850s, dental office of early 1900s, and a pharmacy dating from the early 1850s to 1890. Our Museum exhibits a clam and arrowhead collection, sketches of Prairie du Chien history, Black Hawk history, Treaty of 1825, local fire department display, local school exhibits and many other things of interest. The Fort Crawford Museum at Prairie du Chien is located at 717 S. Beaumont Road. It is open May 1 through October 31, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is an admission charge. For more information, call 608-326-6960. Villa Louis Villa Louis is a Victorian country estate with one of the nation’s finest collections of late nineteenth century decorative arts. Home of three generations of the Hercules L. Dousman family, the site today includes 25 acres of land on St. Feriole Island. The Dousman family rose to prominence during the last days of the Upper Mississippi Fur Trade. Through timely investments in farm lands, lumber, steamboats and railroad stock they became prominent and wealthy leaders in the economic and social development of Southwestern Wisconsin. Villa Louis also includes sites, structures, and exhibits pertaining to the French-Canadian Fur Trade, 1816 Fort Crawford and the War of 1812 in Wisconsin. The Villa Louis Historic Site opens for the season in May and closes the end of October. Call 608-326-2721 for hours and days open. Prairie du Chien Prairie du Chien is named for a Fox Indian Chief whose name, Alim, meant “Dog” in English. When the French arrived at the prairie, which now comprises the city, they named the Prairie of the Dog, or Prairie des Chiens in French. The name is unique and the only known community in the world so named. Long before the coming of the white men, the prairie was neutral ground where Indians met, most often to barter. It was claimed for France in 1673 by Marquette and Jolliet who were the first white men to view the Upper Mississippi from the Wisconsin River. Nicolas Perrot established a fur depot (fort) in the 1680s and named it for his u www.hiddenvalleys.com u Hidden Valleys
u cRAwFORD cOunty u patron saint. The first known white settlers came in the 1770s. After the Revolutionary War, it was part of the Northwest Territory, the Indiana Territory, the Illinois Territory, the Michigan Territory, the Wisconsin Territory, and finally in 1848, the State of Wisconsin. Prairie du Chien was founded after Green Bay, which is the oldest European settlement in Wisconsin. American troops built Fort Shelby in 1814, and the British captured the fort in the same year. The first Fort Crawford was built in 1816 and the second in 1829. Chief Black Hawk surrendered to fort personnel and was imprisoned at the fort in 1832. Today Prairie du Chien is a community of over 6,000 residents. Located along the Mississippi River and towering bluffs, the community offers unlimited recreational opportunities, scenic beauty as well as historical sites. It has become a popular tourist destination in Southwest Wisconsin. Unique shopping, a variety of dining, attractions for all ages, family oriented annual events, plus over 40 lodging properties keep people coming back year after year. For tourism information, contact the Prairie du Chien Area Chamber of Commerce/Tourism Council, 211 S. Main, Prairie du Chien, 1-800-732-1673, or visit their web site at www.prairieduchien.org Crawford County Courthouse Crawford County was formed in 1820. The first courthouse in Wisconsin was built here in 1835, on Beaumont Road. It provided a room each for criminals and debtors, two rooms for the jailer, a court room and two jury rooms. The present Courthouse, located on 220 N. Beaumont Road, was built on the same site in 1867. The Register of Deeds office offers help with genealogy from 10-4 daily, and the dungeon is open to tour by appointment. Finally, there is St. Gabriel’s Prairie du Chien On the Mighty Mississippi River in Southwest Wisconsin • State Parks & National Monument • Historical Sites & Museums • Annual Family Weekend Events • Unique Specialty Shops • Unlimited Recreational Opportunities • Scenic Overlooks from Towering Bluffs • Mississippi River Cruises • Riverboat Casino • Over 40 Lodging Properties Free color 64 page visitor guide 1-800-732-1673 www.prairieduchien.org Prairie du Chien Area Chamber/Tourism Council Catholic Church, located on 506 N. Beaumont Road. It is the oldest church in Wisconsin and the first built by Father Mazzuchelli. On the grounds is the tomb of Father Galtier, founder of St. Paul, Minnesota. Territorial Prison The territorial jail is believed to have been constructed in 1843, five years before Wisconsin became a state. The jail was operational from that point on until the present jail was erected in 1896. The construction of the building itself is made of Dolomitic stone quarried locally, with the walls being laid two feet thick or more on all sides with the ceiling just as thick. Originally the floors were of rocks and dirt but recently, to make it easier for people to view the cells, concrete was laid on the floor. The north cell block is covered with a heavy steel ceiling. Gays Mills The Gays Mills area is the center of the largest and most concentrated apple orchard area in the Tri-States. Mother’s Day Weekend is the date for the Annual Spring Festival. For up-to-date information on the dates of full bloom, call one of the orchards, or (608) 735-4810. The apple harvest starts with early apples in August, and continues through mid-October. Some apple salesrooms are open until Christmas. The Annual Gays Mills Apple Festival is the last full weekend in September. The Pioneer Log Cabin Village and Museum of the Kickapoo are also located in Gays Mills, Wisconsin. cRAwFORD cOunty Hwy..18-35.South,.Prairie.du.Chien,.WI Corporate Rate • Whirlpool Suites Indoor Pool/Spa • Free Continental Breakfast The Produce Patch Women's Casual Wear, Tanning & Salon 330 N. Marquette Road Prairie du Chien, WI 608.326.6516 Over 30,000 sq. ft. of Unique Gifts & Collectables 300 N. Marquette Road Prairie du Chien, WI 608.326.6518 Our Neck of the Woods Two floors of Rustic Outdoor Decor 228 N. Marquette Road Prairie du Chien, WI 608.326.6517 608-326-6082.•.800-234-6082 website:.www.bridgeportinn.com e-mail:.reservations@bridgeportinn.com Hidden Valleys u www.hiddenvalleys.com u
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