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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12I1_the-first-church-in-kenosha_Kenosha-WI.html
Was built ten yards west of this site by the Society of Methodists in 1840
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPT7_brass-ball-corners_Salem-WI.html
In the 1800's, before assigning names to roads was a common practice, intersections were often given names to identify communities and places of interest.The trail through Brass Ball Corners started at Lake Michigan and went west through Lake Gene…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPT6_auto-production-in-kenosha_Kenosha-WI.html
Thomas B. Jeffery purchased the 1895 Sterling Bicycle Factory and pioneered Kenosha's auto industry in 1900. His company was an industry leader, creating the second mass produced auto in 1902. Jeffery was the first auto manufacturer to make all wh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPT5_schaefer-mammoth-site_Kenosha-WI.html
Over 12,000 years ago, Native Americans slaughtered a Northern Woolly Mammoth in a small lake near this site. Between 1992-93, the Kenosha Public Museum excavated the site and concluded that the woolly mammoth stood at 11 feet and weighed 14,000 p…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPLW_kenosha-veterans-memorial_Kenosha-WI.html
For God and CountryDedicatedin grateful tribute tothose who served in theArmed Forces of theUnited States "Greater love hathno man than this.That a man laydown his lifefor his friends"John 15:13 Duties are oursEvents are God's May 30, 1955
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPLV_lovell-g-a-r-post-230-civil-war-memorial_Kenosha-WI.html
In honor of the braveSoldiers and Sailorswho fought to save the Unionin the Rebellion1861 to 1865.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPLT_john-bullen_Kenosha-WI.html
In memory ofJohn Bullenwho located Kenosha June 12, 1835and was one of its founders
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPLR_colonel-michael-frank_Kenosha-WI.html
On Feb. 24, 1845, as Territorial Legislator, he secured enactment of law authorizing free public education in Southport only. As a result first free school in the Union outside of New England opened in Southport, now Kenosha, June 18, 1845. This s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPLG_revolutionary-war-veterans_Kenosha-WI.html
(Side A)Born April 1757 in Stratford, CT, Abner Barlow moved to NH in 1772. At 20, Barlow enlisted as private in the NH Rangers, serving in Maj. Whitcomb's Independent Corps at the Battle of Bennington and the surrender of Burgoyne, Saratoga, NY. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPIJ_kemper-hall_Kenosha-WI.html
Kemper Hall, boarding school for girls, dates to 1855 when St. Matthew's Episcopal Church and some dedicated Kenosha citizens signed a charter launching the Kenosha Female Seminary. In 1865, the school moved to this site, the home of U.S. Senator …
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