Time Travel at its best!
9/18/2018
You MUST check out this hidden gem just outside of Nekoosa in Wood County WI. The first settlement i...
Historic Point Basse
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364 Wakeley Rd
Nekoosa, WI 54457
Historic Point Basse, located in Nekoosa, WI, is a significant historical site that holds great cultural and historical importance. Named after the French term for low point or shallows, Point Basse was a crucial crossing point for Native American trails and later chosen by surveyor general Albert Ellis as an ideal settlement location in Wisconsin.
Visitors to Historic Point Basse can explore the Wakely House and learn about the rich history of the area, including its strategic location at the beginning of the navigable waters of the Wisconsin River. With events like the Winter Feast and Sugar Bush, this site offers a unique opportunity to delve into the past and experience the adventure that awaits at this historical gem.
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Recreates the first settlements in Central Wisconsin
7/15/2018
A remarkable historic site staffed by and created by all local volunteers, the site of the oldest su...
`A very enjoyable experience
6/10/2018
Wakely’s Historic Point Basse is a very fun place to experience and to learn. A place with many oppo...
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