Peshtigo River

River in Argonne, Wisconsin From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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The Peshtigo River (/ˈpɛʃtɪɡ/ PESH-ti-go) is a 136-mile-long (219 km)[2] tributary of Green Bay in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The Peshtigo Fire happened in the river's vicinity, and some survivors used the river for refuge from the flames. A section of whitewater on the river called the Roaring Rapids is well known in the region. Further downstream there are two dams known as Caldron Falls Dam and High Falls Dam before collecting the Thunder River.

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Peshtigo River
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The Peshtigo River in Stephenson
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Physical characteristics
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  locationArgonne, Wisconsin
  coordinates45°40′10″N 88°48′48″W[1]
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  location
Green Bay (Lake Michigan) near Peshtigo, Wisconsin
  coordinates
44°58′25″N 87°39′20″W
  elevation
577 ft (176 m)
Length136 mi (219 km)
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Geography

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U.S. Route 41 bridge over the Peshtigo River in Peshtigo

The Peshtigo River is formed in Forest County and flows southeasterly towards the bay of Green Bay, spending most of its time winding through Marinette County.[3][4]

History

It shares its name with the city of Peshtigo, which was destroyed by the Peshtigo Fire on October 8, 1871. The fire was the deadliest fire in the history of the United States. According to stories of survivors, many people fled for the river to escape the inferno.[5][6]

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