Black Hawk Powwow Grounds

The Black Hawk Powwow Grounds are located in Komensky, Wisconsin. In 2007, the site was added to the National Register of Historic Places.[1]

Black Hawk Powwow Grounds
LocationKomensky, Wisconsin
NRHP reference No.07000244
Added to NRHPMarch 28, 2007

History

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The grounds have been used by the Ho-Chunk for ceremonial and other purposes since the 1800s.[2] Adjacent to grounds is a marker honoring Mitchell Red Cloud, Jr.[3] Red Cloud, who was born in the place of Hatfield, Wisconsin located within Komensky, was the grandson of a Ho-Chunk chief and received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Korean War.

References

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  1. ^ "Black Hawk Powwow Grounds". Landmark Hunter.com. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
  2. ^ "Black Hawk Powwow Grounds Added to Register". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
  3. ^ "Mitchell Red Cloud, Jr". Historical Marker Database.org. Retrieved February 23, 2012.

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