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The Dousman Hotel, is a historic hotel located at the intersection of Fisher Street and River Road in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. The hotel was built in 1864–65 to serve railroad and steamboat travelers coming to the city. The hotel was named after Hercules L. Dousman, an early Wisconsin fur trader, land speculator and millionaire.
Prairie du Chien (/ ˌ p r ɛər i d u ˈ ʃ iː n / PRAIR-ee doo SHEEN) is a city in and the county seat of Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 5,506 at the 2020 census. [2] Often called Wisconsin's second-oldest city, Prairie du Chien was established as a European settlement by French voyageurs in the late 17th ...
201 W. Blackhawk Ave., Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin Coordinates 43°03′06″N 91°08′52″W / 43.05167°N 91.14778°W / 43.05167; -91.14778 ( Commercial
Pages in category "Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin" ... Dousman Hotel; F. First Treaty of Prairie du Chien; Fort Crawford; Fort Shelby (Wisconsin) L. Limery Ridge Savanna; O.
Prairie du Chien is a town in Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 957 at the 2020 census. The City of Prairie du Chien is located partially within the town. The unincorporated community of White Corners is also located in the town.
The estate now known as Villa Louis began when Prairie du Chien trader and investor Hercules Dousman purchased land previously occupied by Fort Crawford. Dousman had the remains of the fort cleared away. In 1843, he built a large, brick Greek Revival house atop an Indian mound, which had been the site of the old fort's southeastern blockhouse ...
Prairie du Chien may refer to: Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, a city located inside the larger town of Prairie du Chien; Prairie du Chien (town), Wisconsin; Prairie du Chien (play), a 1979 play by David Mamet; Battle of Prairie du Chien, a battle during the War of 1812; Prairie du Chien Municipal Airport; Prairie du Chien Area School District
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