
The Augustin Grignon Hotel
The only building in Butte des Morts on the National Register of Historic Places
The only building in Butte des Morts on the National Register of Historic Places
With the arrival of the automobile on the scene, Butte des Morts needed a business to service automobiles.
Built around the turn of the century as a saloon and currently has
Originally built by Lathrop W. Hull around 1856 who thought the beautiful Italian two-story Villa
A discovery found in the Yana home, during a 1995 remodeling project.
Named after the bridge that crosses the nearby Skeleton Creek
On Sunday, June 22, the Butte des Morts Historical Preservation Society (BDMHPS) held its kick-off event at
Some of the first settlers in this area are in this cemetery.
It was started by Joe and Etta Bogk in the early 1900s and
The first building at this location was a hotel built by Thomas Petford.
This former Butte des Morts school house is located on what is now County Trunk S and Spiegelberg Road.
On July 16, 1845, board commissioners met at the home of Webster Stanley where Robert Grignon presented a proposition
First Permanent Post in Winnebago County founded 1818 by Augustin Grignon & Jas. (Jacques Francois Xavier {James} ) Porlier.
Sketch by Dan Radig of Oshkosh, WI - 2014
Dan Radig is a respected Oshkosh artist who is well known for his stylistic paintings. His artistic interpretation of the Hull House in Butte des Morts is representative of this style. It is reproduced from an acrylic painting. We are pleased he was able to capture the beauty of this Italian two story Villa.
An author of local history, Dan is known for collecting, preserving and sharing historic images of Oshkosh. He is also a member of the Oshkosh Memorabilia Club.
© Permission given to the Butte des Morts Historical Preservation Society by the Artist.
Sketch by Ginny Gross of Oshkosh, WI - 2014
Ginny Gross is a local Oshkosh artist who currently works at the Oshkosh Public Museum. She has always had an interest in local history and recently developed an interest in sketching. We are so pleased to showcase her new found talent by her sketch of the White House Inn in Butte des Morts!
Ginny is also very well known in the Oshkosh Community for her informative tours of Riverside Cemetery.
© Permission given to the Butte des Morts Historical Preservation Society by the Artist.
Sketch by D. Bartlet, 2015
Bogk's Tavern was started by Joe and Etta Bogk in the early 1900's and remained open until the late 1960's. It was a popular gathering place even during Prohibition. The building still stands today.
© Permission given to the Butte des Morts Historical Preservation Society by the Artist.
Sketch by D. Bartlet, 2015
MAS-PA-QUA-TE-NO
Butte des Morts
Hill of the Dead
First county seat
Erected by winnebago County Archeological & Historical Society, 1938
© Permission given to the Butte des Morts Historical Preservation Society by the Artist.
Sketch by D. Bartlet, 2015
Homesite of Horace Clemans. First settler in Town of Vinland. Dedicated to the pioneer men and women whose vision and courage made our day possible.
Erected 1946 by the Winnebago County Archeological & Historical Society
© Permission given to the Butte des Morts Historical Preservation Society by the Artist.
Sketch by D. Bartlet, 2015
Skeleton Bridge School was a one room school house that operated from 1858 to 1956. It is located on Skeleton Bridge Road near Butte des Morts. It was auctioned off in 1957 and is now privately owned.
© Permission given to the Butte des Morts Historical Preservation Society by the Artist.
Sketch by D. Bartlet, 2015
First permanent post in Winnebago County.
850 Ft. S.S.W. this point. Founded 1818 by Augustine Grignon & Jas. Porlier.
Erected by the Winnebago County Historical & Archeological Society
© Permission given to the Butte des Morts Historical Preservation Society by the Artist.
Sketch by Cassidy Mulvey, 2015
The Grignon Hotel was built by Butte des Morts founder Augustin Grignon in the late 1840s and served as a hotel in the mid 1800s.
In 1859 it was purchased by Peter Peterson and was also used as a general store, post office and general gathering place.
In 1901 it was purchased by John Boe, who operated it as a general store.
In the 1950s it was used as an antique store.
At one point it was owned by the Winnebago County Historical & Archeological Society.
© Permission given to the Butte des Morts Historical Preservation Society by the Artist.