Roche-a-Cri Petroglyphs
Historic place located near Friendship, Adams County, Wisconsin
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The Roche-a-Cri Petroglyphs, also known as the Friendship Glyphs, are a Registered Historic Place in Roche-a-Cri State Park, near Friendship, Adams County, Wisconsin. They consist of Oneota rock art, mostly petroglyphs resembling birds, canoes and geometric designs.[1] They were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.[2] The petroglyphs were vandalized by soldiers and area settlers between 1845 and the 1880s, notably Company D of the Wisconsin 1st Cavalry Sharpshooters in 1861.[3][4]
LocationRoche-a-Cri State Park, Adams County, Wisconsin, USA
Coordinates44°00′06″N 89°49′04″W
NRHPreferenceNo.81000031
Added to NRHPMay 11, 1981
Roche-a-Cri Petroglyphs | |
Petroglyphs | |
| Location | Roche-a-Cri State Park, Adams County, Wisconsin, USA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 44°00′06″N 89°49′04″W |
| NRHP reference No. | 81000031 |
| Added to NRHP | May 11, 1981 |
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Part of the Roche A Cri Petroglyphs
The Roche-A-Cri Petroglyphs. Vandalism from the 1800s are visible on the petroglyphs
Outcropping rock
Sign
