Site of Red Bird's Village Historic Marker
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Red Bird's Village Historic Marker
 
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Location
Body of Water: Mississippi River
Trail Name: Inland Waterways
Year Built: 1930
Nearest Address: State Hwy 35
Nearest City: Victory
County: Vernon
Zip Code: 54624
Latitude: N 43°30.79800'
Longitude: W -091°12.86200'
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Features
Open to public?: Yes
Mooring buoy?: No
Mooring buoy in place?: No
Snorkelable?: No
Dive guide?: No
Trails sign?: No
National Register?: No
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Description
First Battle of the Bad Ax was fought opposite, between 37 Winnebagos, on Minnesota and Wisconsin islands, and crew of keel boat O.H. Perry grounded on sandbar. Fatalities: 4 whites, 7 Indians. The same day Red Bird killed Lip Cap and Gagnier at Prairie du Chein. He died in prison there.
 
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Site of Red Bird's Village Historic Marker
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