Photograph
Rock Formation
| A retouched photographic postcard view across water towards rock formations along the St. Croix River in Interstate State Park. The caption reads: "LaCroix Sant (The Holy Cross) From Which the Explorer Du Luth Named the St Croix River in 1679." Although frequently noted, this rock formation did not play a role in the naming of the river. |
| Image ID: | 135194 |
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| Creation Date: | circa 1940 |
| Creator Name: | Runk, John |
| City: | Saint Croix Falls |
| County: | Polk |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Wisconsin Conservation Department photographs and films, 1930-1957 |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | PH 3451 |
| Original Dimensions: | 5.5 x 3.5 inches |
| The explorer's full name was Daniel Greysolon, Sieur du Lhut. |
| State parks and reserves |
| Trees |
| Formations (Geology) |
| Hills |
| Outdoor photography |
| Rivers |
| Shorelines |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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