Prairie Du Chien Museum - Prairie du Chien Museum
- Address: 00717 South Beaumont Road, Prairie Du Chien, WI, USA
- Website:www.fortcrawfordmuseum.com
Prairie Du Chien Museum
00717 South Beaumont RoadPrairie Du Chien, WI, USA
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- In 1816 just after the War of 1812, the Americans felt that a fort at Prairie du Chien was essential. So Fort Crawford, named for William H. Crawford, Secretary of War, was built on the site of the former Fort Shelby on the mound where the Villa Louis stands today. A Log Fort Battles the Flood... more on Fortcrawfordmuseum.com
- Fort Crawford Museum is operated by the non-profit Prairie du Chien Historical Society. The museum boasts more than 50 exhibits in 3 buildings, which reflect the historical society's mission to tell the story of Prairie du Chien with emphasis on Fort Crawford, especially the amazing story of Dr. ... more on Fortcrawfordmuseum.com
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- www.fortcrawfordmuseum.com
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