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 Battle of Bad Axe - Wisconsin Posted by:  Hikenutty
N 43° 27.410 W 091° 12.797
15T E 644550 N 4813097
This battle took place at the Mississippi river and involved the Sauk tribe, led by Black Hawk and the US Army out of Fort Crawford at Prairie du Chien. It was the last battle of the Black Hawk War.
Waymark Code: WM1X09
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 07/23/2007
Views: 170
The text from the marker reads:
After holding off his pursuers at the battle of Wisconsin Heights (about 1 1/2 miles south of present Sauk City) Black Hawk led his people over unfamiliar country toward the Mississippi. In the meantime the Army alerted Fort Crawford at Prairie du Chien. When the Indians reached the Mississippi, they found an armed steamboat blocking escape. The Battle of Bad Axe fought near here August 1-2, 1832 ended the Black Hawk War. Driven into the water by their pursuers, the Indians - warriors, old people, women and children - were shot down or drowned as they tried to escape. Black Hawk succeeded in getting away, but was soon taken prisoner. Later, when asked about his ill-fated venture he said simply: "Rock River was a beautiful country; I loved my towns, my cornfields, and the home of my people. I fought for it."
This area has been the location of many fierce battles - most between the US Army and the Sauk tribe. Nearby you'll find Battle Hollow, Battle Island, and Battle Bluff - all locations of Sauk battles.
Name of Battle:
Battle of Bad Axe
Name of War: Black Hawk War
Entrance Fee: Not Listed
Parking: Not Listed
Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): Not listed
Date of Battle (End): Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Post a photo of you in front of a sign or marker posted at the site of the battle (or some other way to indicate you have personally visited the site.
In addition it is encouraged to take a few photos of the surrounding area and interesting features at the site.
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