Historic Point Basse - Wakely Historical Site
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Historic Point Basse - Wakely Historical Site
364 Wakeley Rd - Nekoosa, WI 54457
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715-459-1722
Experience the only living history site on the Wisconsin River! For thousands of years Native Americans had a trail that ran east to west across the state. They chose Point Basse as the the point the trail crossed the Wisconsin River. Point Basse is the French term for low point or "shallows." Robert Wakely’s settlement at Point Basse was the beginning of the navigable Wisconsin River. See the preserved 1850s site come to life with the restored Wakely house, trading post, blacksmith shop and schoolhouse. Site includes Check out their website for more information on tours and events.
What's Nearby
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1
Wisconsin Trapshooting Association - Spring Trap Shoo
5/04/2024 - 5/05/2024
Nekoosa - 5.5 miles away
2
Flyball Frenzy
5/24/2024 - 5/26/2024
Wisconsin Rapids - 6.36 miles away
3
Rome Farmers Market
5/17/2024 - 9/27/2024
Nekoosa - 6.98 miles away
4
Tunes on the Turn
5/30/2024 - 8/29/2024
Nekoosa - 8.34 miles away
5
AIM Pro Walleye Series
5/19/2024
Arkdale - 13.03 miles away
6
The Whiskey River Walleye Challenge Qualifier
4/21/2024
Arkdale - 18.54 miles away
7
Duck Derby
5/11/2024
Friendship - 22.69 miles away
8
Spring Candlelight Hike Festival
5/03/2024
Stevens Point - 23.17 miles away