Article: La Crosse Tribune, Wis.,: Ask the Trib: Are there Indian burial grounds in La Crosse?

Byline: Tribune Staff

Nov. 20--Q: Are there American Indian burial grounds located in the city of La Crosse? If so, where? A: Robert "Ernie" Boszhardt of the Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center wrote in 2000 about burial sites of American Indians of La Crosse. Here are some excerpts: "Due to massive alteration of the original landscape over the past 150 years, we will never know the extent of the pre-EuroAmerican Indian settlement of La Crosse. However, there are a few clues that were gathered during the city's development that allow a glimpse of earlier cultures.

"The earliest description of a grave at La Crosse was provided by Major Stephen ...

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