La Pointe is a town in Ashland County, Wisconsin, United States.

The current city began to develop in the late 18th century as an American Fur Company outpost under the leadership of Michel Cadotte.

[9][citation needed] Warren, whose mother was French-Ojibwa, learned from maternal tribal elders that the Ojibwa originally lived near the mouth of the St. Lawrence River.

Through the discovery of the snakeroot they were granted the rite, enabled through their Medawe (religion), "wherewith life is restored and prolonged."

At last it led them to Moningwunakauning (La Pointe, Madeline Island), "where it has ever since reflected back the rays of the sun, and blessed our ancestors with life, light and wisdom," says Warren.

So the flickering shaft of light is the Megis, and La Pointe is the center of the Earth for the Ojibwa.

Kechewaishke, commonly known as Chief Buffalo, was an Ojibwa leader born at La Pointe in 1759.

He was also instrumental in resisting the efforts of the United States to remove the Ojibwa and in securing permanent reservations for his people near Lake Superior.

Licensed Indian traders operated at this location and nearby stores at Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation and other convenient places.

As of the census[13][Link to precise page] of 2000, there were 246 people, 125 households, and 66 families residing in the town.

La Pointe, like Bayfield (on the mainland), has become a popular tourist destination during the summer, when many local events are scheduled.

[18] Camping, swimming, hiking, and other outdoor recreational activities are abundant and popular on the island.

It may be necessary to bring a vehicle to reach attractions that are farther away, such as Big Bay State Park.