Historical Sites in Prairie du Chien – Wisconsin’s 2^nd Oldest Community

# National Historic Landmark
* National Register of Historic Places

Historical Events

· Prairie Villa Rendezvous – June on St. Feriole Island along the Mississippi River, Prairie du Chien, WI

· War of 1812 in Wisconsin – July at the Villa Louis Historic site, St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien, WI

· Cannons & Redcoats Military Events – Mid-September at Fort Crawford Museum, 717 S Beaumont, Prairie du Chien, WI

· Villa Louis Carriage Classic – September at Villa Louis Historic site, St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien, WI

· Spirits of St. Feriole Lamplight Tours – October at Villa Louis Historic site, St. Feriole Island, Prairie du Chien, WI

Sources of Local Historical Information

· Fort Crawford Museum (608-326-6960) – 717 S. Beaumont, Prairie du Chien, WI

· Villa Louis Historic Site (608-326-2721) – 521 N. Villa Louis Rd., Prairie du Chien, WI

· Prairie du Chien Public Library (608-326-6211) – 125 S. Wacouta Ave., Prairie du Chien, WI

· Crawford County Clerk (608-326-0200) – 220 N. Beaumont, Prairie du Chien, WI

· St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church (608-326-2404) – PO Box 176, Prairie du Chien, WI

· Wisconsin Room, University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Karrmann Library, Platteville, WI

· Lower Wisconsin River Genealogical & Historical Research Center – PO Box 202, Wauzeka, WI