Joseph Blancpain's French Trading Post

French trader Joseph Blancpain established a trading post in this vicinity in August 1754. He had been living in Natchitoches, Louisiana, where he was the owner of a mercantile store.

With a small group of men, Blancpain arrived in August and ...

French Trading Post

Built 1845 by John J. French (1799-1889), merchant and tanner who came from Connecticut and New York to Texas in 1830s. Served as home and store, with tannery nearby. Early settlers came to “French Town” to trade tallow, hides, corn, ...

French Post

Probably site occupied by Nicolas Perrot

1685 – 86

Reoccupied by Godefroy de Linctot

Remains discovered in 1887 by Judge

B.F. Heuston and Georege H. Squier

aided by Antoine Grignon

Dedicated September 6, 1926

by

State Historical Society of Wisconsin

Marker is on Sullivan Road / South Park Road ...