Sunday, June 20, 2010

Mississipi River Sculpture Park

This park is located on the scenic Upper Mississippi River byway in Prairie du Chien, WI adjacent to the Lawler Park on St. Feriole Island. This park is a "hallmark cultural destination of national and international appeal." At this point the statues include Black Hawk, Dr. Beaumont and son Israel, Victorian Lady, and Julian Corer Voyageour, but more than two dozen life size bronze statues are planned for this park. The sculptor of these status is Florence Bird a resident of Wisconsin that embraces beauty and its abundant history. To learn more about this park visit, http://www.mississippiriversculpturepark.com/ (Photos taken June 19th while camping in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin)



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