Second Treaty of Prairie du Chien near Wyalusing Commons

Second Treaty of Prairie du Chien near Wyalusing Commons

Two treaties were negotiated simultaneously at Prairie du Chien in the summer of 1829, both signed by General John McNeil Jr., Colonel Pierre Menard, and Caleb Atwater for the United States. Both treaties were proclaimed on January 2, 1830.

Wyalusing Commons long history of the land

The First Treaty of Prairie du Chien was signed by William Clark and Lewis Cass for the United States The First Treaty of Prairie du Chien was signed by William Clark and Lewis Cass for the United States and representatives