Historical Marker

Goodman

Historical marker location:
Goodman, Wisconsin
( Marker is at the intersection of US Hwy 8 (U.S. 8) and Clark Lake Road, on the right when traveling west on US Hwy 8.)

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."