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Marker, Perrot State Park
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A marker commemorating the French fort erected by Rene Godefrey, Sieur de Linctot, which exisited on this site between 1731-1736. It is thought that the site also previously served as the location of Nicholas Perrot's trading post which he established in 1685.
1951
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Marker, Perrot State Park
1926
A marker commemorating the French fort erected by Rene Godefrey, Sieur de Linctot, which existed on this site between 1731-1736. It is thought that the site also previously served as the located of...
Marker, Perrot State Park
1926
A marker commemorating the French fort erected by Rene Godefrey, Sieur de Linctot, which existed on this site between 1731-1736. It is thought that the site also previously served as the location o...
Trempealeau Mountain Park
circa 1918
This blue print map shows landownership circa 1913-1916, as well as bluffs and peaks, "Perrot's post," a cemetery, railroads and roads. The map covers the vicinity that would become Perrot State Park.
Highway Signs to Perrot State Park
Three different signs with directions to Perrot State Park are lined up on a bench.
Mt. Trempealeau, Perrot State Park
1930
Aerial view looking east at Mt. Trempealeau from Brady's Bluff in Perrot State Park. The Mississippi River is visible along the bluffs at upper left, and the Trempealeau River is visible in the for...
