St. Croix Falls Lions Park

Circa 1770, a historic battle took place on the portage area below St. Croix Falls between the Chippewa Indians and their traditional enemies, the Fox and Sioux, in a fierce fight that raged among the crags and crevices of the Dalles. According to Indian tales, the voices of the war chiefs rose above musketry and the yells of warriors as they urged their fighters to stand their ground. Led by Chief Waub-O-Jeeg, the Chippewa were victorious. The Battle of St. Croix Falls marked the demise of the Fox tribe in Wisconsin, and the few survivors found refuge among the Sac tribe.

St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin · United States