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2777 MISSION RD

Community: Delafield
County: Waukesha
Historic Name: Nashotah House Wisconsin Historical Society Marker
Reference Number: 230602
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Brule-St. Croix Portage Marker

Date: 1962
Description: Historical marker of the portage between the Brule and St. Croix Rivers. The marker was erected in 1962.
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Criteria for a Historical Marker Topic and Location

A potential Wisconsin Historical Marker must meet the criteria for the marker topic and where it will be located.
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Historical Marker for Champlain

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Description: View across shrubs toward a stone historical marker dedicated to Champlain, a Canadian explorer. The marker overlooks the ocean, and a sailboat is visible ...
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Namekagon Portage Historical Marker

Date: 1956
Description: Historical marker of the Namekagon Portage on the Lac Court Oreilles Native American Reservation.
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Bond Historical Site Marker

Date: 1930
Description: The Bond historical site marker, marking the home where Carrie Jacobs Bond wrote "I Love You Truly."
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Republican House Marker

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Description: Close-up view of the Republican House historical marker.
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Historical Marker at Henry Dodge's Homestead

Date: 1930
Description: Historical marker on the site of Henry Dodge's homestead. Dodge was the first territorial governor of Wisconsin.
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Lac du Flambeau Historical Marker

Date: 1969
Description: Historical marker on the shore of Flambeau Lake. Erected 1937.
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Wisconsin Historical Society Building Entrance Marker

Date: 1956
Description: The official site marker in front of the Wisconsin Historical Society Building.
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Historical Marker, Blackhawk Surrender

Date: 04 1930
Description: View of a historical marker commorating Black Hawk's surrender in 1832, located on Highway 35. Caption reads: "Tablet on Highway #35 * Victory, Wis."
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Man Mound Park Marker

Date: 1963
Description: The marker notes Man Mound Park by the Wisconsin Archeological Society, Sauk County Historical Society and the Landmark Committee, W.F.W.C.
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Last Covered Bridge Historic Marker

Date: 05 23 1965
Description: One of the last covered bridges in Wisconsin, located in Cedarburg, received an official state historical marker. The Last Covered Bridge historical marker...
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John Muir Marker

Date: 1958
Description: Historical marker at the site of John Muir's boyhood home, located in the John Muir Memorial Park near Montello. A woman stands next to the marker, and the...
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Restoring Your Wisconsin State Historical Marker

Find resources for restoring your Wisconsin State Historical Marker.
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How to Apply for a Wisconsin Historical Marker

Anyone can apply for a Wisconsin State Historical Marker by submitting a completed application form. Read how to do it step-by-step.
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FAQs About the Wisconsin Historical Markers Program

Find answers to the most common questions about Wisconsin Historical Markers.
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Historical marker dedicated sunday, 2,000 attend meet

Date: 1934-11-13
County: Kewaunee
City: Kewaunee
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Survivors with Peshtigo Fire Historic Marker

Date: 10 07 1951
Description: A group of survivors of the Peshtigo Fire of 1871 are gathered in front of the Peshtigo Fire historical marker. The marker dedication coincided with the 80...

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