National Register of Historic Places

Dells of the Eau Claire County Park

Plover, Marathon County, Wisconsin
Listed
July 4, 2016
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
16000429

About this property

Dells of the Eau Claire County Park is in the north-central Wisconsin Town of Plover, east of the city of Wausau. It is divided in two by the Eau Claire River. The river flows through a rocky gorge to form cascades and waterfalls as it passes over and around weathered boulders, outcrops, and other formations. The depth of the river can vary depending on the time of the year. The park also has areas designated for camping, swimming, hiking, and picnicking. Although the park shares a name with the city of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, that city is over 100 miles (160 km) to the west. Also, this park should not be confused with the Wisconsin Dells, an area with its own formations over 100 miles (160 km) to the south. The park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 15, 2016 (ID number 16000429).

Location

Plover, Marathon County, Wisconsin

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Dells of the Eau Claire County Park listed on the National Register?

Dells of the Eau Claire County Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 4, 2016.

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Dells of the Eau Claire County Park is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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