#5 - Emma Big Bear

After her relatives left for the reservation in Wisconsin, Emma Big Bear Holt stayed by her beloved Mississippi River, making beatiful baskets and jewelry for a living. She is a direct descendant of Chief Decorah of the Winnebagos which are now called Ho-Chunk. Part of her home is still preserved at The Winery in Marquette, Iowa.


To be installed and dedicated July 16, 2011



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"Aunt Mary Anne" LaBuche

British Redcoat, War of 1812

Chief Shin Ga Bo Wassin

Chief Winneshiek

Chief Waapasha

Chippewa Elder Woman

Emma Big Bear

Father Jacques Marquette

Father Samuel Mazzuchelli

Jefferson Davis

Judith and Nina Dousman

John Lawler

Louis Joliet

Mastadon Hunter

Mississippi River Boat Captain

Mississippian

Mound Builder

Nicholas Perrot

Owens, Minnie

Taylor, Zachary

Zebulon Montgomery Pike