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Dekorra
Liner notes
A reflective folk song about the old village of Dekorra, where the Wisconsin River flows past the historical marker in Dekorra Park. The lyrics tell the story of the old grist mill and the logging rafts that once floated down to Madison before the railroad came and the town faded. Vocals echo the memories of Scottish curlers and Ho-Chunk leaders along the banks of Rowan Creek.
Researcher notes
Song research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-07
Streets and places
- County Highway V
- County Road JV
- Whalen Grade
Other
- Population of 2,500 at the 2020 census
Geography
- Wisconsin River
- Rowan Creek
- Lake Wisconsin
Culture
- Ho-Chunk Native American heritage
- Scottish immigrants introduced curling to the area
Architecture and visuals
- Brick town hall building
- Historical marker monument
- Flooded river terrain forming a lake
Landmarks
- Dekorra Park
- Wisconsin State Historical Marker No. 591
- Dekorra Town Hall
History
- Platted in 1837 as Kentucky City
- Re-platted in 1843 as Village of Dekorra
- Named after Ho-Chunk leader Old Gray-headed Decorah
- Declined after the 1870 Madison-Portage railroad completion
Businesses and industry
- Historically featured a prominent grist mill
- Early logging raft stop
- Stagecoach inns
Research sources
Visual research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-07
Streets and places
- County Road JV
- County Highway V
Other
- Topographical changes from 1909 dam flooding
Geography
- Wisconsin River
- Lake Wisconsin
- Rowan Creek
Culture
- Rural park spaces
Architecture and visuals
- Brick town hall
- Metal historical marker sign
- Riverfront and lake views
Landmarks
- Dekorra Town Hall
- Wisconsin State Historical Marker No. 591 in Dekorra Park
History
- Historical marker installed in 2020
Businesses and industry
- Town hall municipal building
Research sources
UntitledWave · City Pride
Put Dekorra on the map.
A little town deserves to make some noise.
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