Camp Randall Stadium (Tour)

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While today it is known as home of University of Wisconsin-Madison Badger football, Camp Randall got its name during the Civil War as the primary training camp for soldiers from our state. Of the 91,327 Wisconsin soldiers who fought, some 70,000 trained at Camp Randall. In 1912 a Memorial Arch was dedicated in their honor where Dayton Street meets Randall Avenue. The ceremony was the occasion for a reunion and celebration. Be sure to check out the other memorials related to Camp Randall’s Civil War past, including the guard house, Lincoln in Wisconsin sign, and the brown historic site marker.

2. Nails Tale Monument (2005 to 2019)

Dedicated in 2005, this unique monument depicted an obelisk formed of footballs. The monument's design was not universally approved and after numerous derisive remarks by students and alumni, the administration decided to remove the monument in 2019. The monument might be rededicated in the future but is now located in storage.

3. Whitehorse Badger Statue

The Badger sculpture, located near Camp Randall is a must-see for Badger fans. The ten-foot long bronze sculpture is meant to be seen, touched, hugged, and even climbed on, making it a fun stop for both children and adults. The artist who created The Badger is Harry Whitehorse, a member of the Ho Chunk Nation and a World War II veteran.

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Camp Randall Stadium

Created by History of Sport-SAM 2020 (Wayne State University) on December 12th 2019, 9:04:58 am.

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Camp Randall Stadium is an outdoor stadium in the north central United States, located on the campus of the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin. It has been the home of Wisconsin Badgers football in rudimentary form since 1895, and as a fully functioning stadium since 1917. The oldest and fifth largest stadium in the Big Ten Conference, Camp Randall is the 41st largest stadium in the world, with a seating capacity of 80,321. Camp Randall Stadium is not named after the team or someone associated with the university. Camp Randall was an army base during the American Civil War and the Badgers stadium was built on its location.

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