Halquist Quarry

Halquist Quarry (HMTA3)

Location: Pewaukee, WI 53072 Waukesha County
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Country: United States of America
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N 43° 6.724', W 88° 12.932'

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Halquist Quarry was started by John Halquist 1929.

He reopened an abandoned water filled quarry north of here. Original owner was Sussex-Lisbon pioneer James Weaver. Stone was quarried as early as 1839-'41. 1860's saw John Ready open big operation. Later John Kearney took over until turn of century. Notable was stone furnished for Sussex's St. Alban's church 1864-'66 & again for bell tower, 1875. John Halquist was assisted by son, Al. In turn sons of Al, Bud & Perry, ran operation.

Now fourth generation, sons of Perry, Tom & Bill are in business.
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HM NumberHMTA3
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Marker Number13-01
Year Placed1989
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Thursday, October 9th, 2014 at 11:16pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16T E 401103 N 4773976
Decimal Degrees43.11206667, -88.21553333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 43° 6.724', W 88° 12.932'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds43° 6' 43.44" N, 88° 12' 55.92" W
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Area Code(s)262, 414
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 24783 Waukesha K, Pewaukee WI 53072, US
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