Orton Park

Orton Park (HMLSQ)

Location: Madison, WI 53703 Dane County
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N 43° 4.863', W 89° 21.787'

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In 1887 this spot high over Lake Monona became the first Madison park. It is named in honor of Harlow S. Orton (1817-1895), Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice, Madison Mayor, Assemblyman, Circuit Court Judge, and University of Wisconsin Law School dean. As Madison Mayor and Common Council member, Orton cast the deciding vote that set aside this 3.5 acre area for park use.

Formerly the Village of Madison Cemetery, by 1877 the burials had been moved to Forest Hill Cemetery.
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Date Added Saturday, October 25th, 2014 at 12:15pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16T E 307635 N 4772525
Decimal Degrees43.08105000, -89.36311667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 43° 4.863', W 89° 21.787'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds43° 4' 51.78" N, 89° 21' 47.22" W
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Area Code(s)608
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 301 Orton Park Trail, Madison WI 53703, US
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