Historical Marker | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Historical Marker

Historical Marker | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Historical marker dedicated in 1922 on the site of a trading post. It was established in 1792 by Jacques Vieau as an agent of the Northwest Fur Company. The marker reads: "1795 The First White Man's House • A Trading Post in Manitowoc Co. was Built 60 Rods South of this Marker by Jacques Vieau, Known Among the Indians as Jambo Dedicated June 25, 1922." As of 1968, the site was home to the Jambo Creek School. Cf. Falge, History of Manitowoc County; Manitowoc Herald-News, June 9 and June 12, 1922; Manitowoc County Historical Markers and Memorials.
DESCRIPTION
Historical marker dedicated in 1922 on the site of a trading post. It was established in 1792 by Jacques Vieau as an agent of the Northwest Fur Company. The marker reads: "1795 The First White Man's House • A Trading Post in Manitowoc Co. was Built 60 Rods South of this Marker by Jacques Vieau, Known Among the Indians as Jambo Dedicated June 25, 1922." As of 1968, the site was home to the Jambo Creek School. Cf. Falge, History of Manitowoc County; Manitowoc Herald-News, June 9 and June 12, 1922; Manitowoc County Historical Markers and Memorials.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:31381
Creation Date:circa 1967
Creator Name:Unknown
City:Gibson
County:Manitowoc
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Place File*
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:PF Gibson.1
Original Dimensions:4.75 x 5 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
From a negative loaned by Mr. Arthur Frazier of Madison, Wisconsin.
SUBJECTS
Cities and towns
Outdoor photography
Plaques, plaquettes

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