This guide to Wisconsin's historical markers is designed to acquaint readers and travelers with many of the dramatic events and noteworthy achievements that help to comprise Wisconsin
history. History Just Ahead can be a companion book for the thousands of curious visitors, travelers, and residents who pause to read Wisconsin's markers every year. Containing over
400 marker texts and 100 illustrations, conveniently organzied by regions and countries with accompanying maps, this guidebook celebrates the Wisconsin heritage from geological epochs to
recent ethnic settlement. Wisconsin's rich history is brought to life in this compendium, reminding us that historical markers are truely an important educational tool--helping to strengthen
respect and understanding of state history and raising public awareness of the need to preserve our historical and natural environment.
