Site of Red Bird's Village
June 28, 1827
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.
No. 7 C.V.P. 1930
Marker is on The Great River Road (State Highway 35) 2.1 miles north of County Highway UU, on the left when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
