Newbold (Louie) Wakely, son of Robert and Mary, is believed to have built the Wakely Road Bridge in 1893. It is one of the few stone-arch bridges remaining in the state. It is currently on the list of Wisconsin Endangered Historic Places and was admitted to the Wisconsin and National Register of Historic Places in 2000. The best view of the bridge can be seen from the footbridge across Wakely Creek.
Point Basse Pioneer Festival
Where: Historic Point Basse, 364 Wakely Rd., Nekoosa, WI,
When: Saturday June 13th, 2026 10am – 5pm
Sunday June 14th , 2026 10am – 4pm
Cost: Adults $5.00 -Students $3.00 – Pre-School & Members Free
Soap Making Classes
Where: Historic Point Basse, 364 Wakely Rd., Nekoosa, WI
When: Saturday June 20th , 10am – 2pm, and Sunday June 21 6pm, Additional Class: June 27th 10am - 2pm and June 28 6pm
Cost: $45, 6 spots, Registration Required ...more information
Whodunit?
Where: Historic Point Basse, 364 Wakely Rd., Nekoosa, WI
When: Saturday July 25th , 2026
Time: 2pm to 5pm
Cost: Adults $5.00 -Students $3.00 – Pre-School & Members Free