Historic Point Basse - Wakely Historical Site

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Historic Point Basse School, Nekoosa, WI
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Barn and house at Historic Point Basse
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Historic Point Basse in Fall
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Trappers, Historic Point Basse, Wisconsin Rapids WI

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Historic Point Basse - Wakely Historical Site

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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.