Historical Marker
Freedom Park
Historical marker location:
Newburg, Wisconsin
( Memorial is at the intersection of East Main Street and State Highway 33, on the left when traveling west on East Main Street.)
Marker installed: 2010
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."