Chippewa Indian Burial Grounds
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Chippewa Indian Burial Grounds

Superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin, USA

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    Coordinates: 46.70277, -92.00885
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Here was the burial ground of the Fond du Lac Band of Chippewa people dating from the 17th century. It was removed in 1919 to St. Francis cemetery, Superior.

About 180 remains from the most identifiable graves were moved, including at least one chief Chief Joseph Osaugie (1802-1876). Sadly though, once placed in a mass grave at St. Francis Xavier cemetery, they were improperly cared for over the years. 100 unidentified graves were left on Wisconsin point.

The first remains to be removed from Wisconsin Point were of a Franciscan missionary, Father Elphonsus Chror. Chror was buried at Wisconsin Point in 1882. His remains were removed in 1910.
Here was the burial ground of the Fond du Lac Band of Chippewa people dating from the 17th century. It was removed in 1919 to St. Francis cemetery, Superior.

About 180 remains from the most identifiable graves were moved, including at least one chief Chief Joseph Osaugie (1802-1876). Sadly though, once placed in a mass grave at St. Francis Xavier cemetery, they were improperly cared for over the years. 100 unidentified graves were left on Wisconsin point.

The first remains to be removed from Wisconsin Point were of a Franciscan missionary, Father Elphonsus Chror. Chror was buried at Wisconsin Point in 1882. His remains were removed in 1910.

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