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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.

Date Created:
1951

Publication Information

Date Created 1951

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 24 x 19 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s
Call Number PF Perrot State Park.1

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013TP6
Legacy ID
WHi 43301

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