American Exchange Bank

Historical marker location:

One North Pinckney Street, Madison, Wisconsin

( Marker is at the intersection of East Washington Avenue and North Pinckney Street, on the right when traveling west on East Washington Avenue.)

Marker installed: 1975

1871. Shipman.

The state's name is derived from the Wisconsin River, which was named by the French traders and explorers who arrived in the area in the 17th century. The river's name is believed to come from the Ojibwe word "meskonsing," which means "it lies red" or "red stone place."