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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWIP_cedar-lake-yacht-club_Hartford-WI.html
The Cedar Lake Yacht Club was founded in 1899 and is situated on Big Cedar Lake, the largest lake in Washington County. Although there have been many renovations and additions, the original field stone structure still stands.
The Cedar Lake Yac…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWIO_timmers-resort_West-Bend-WI.html
This property was acquired January 4, 1864, by Mathias and Margaret Timmer. In 1882, Timmer's Hotel was opened. Guests came by train from Chicago, St. Louis, and Milwaukee to Slinger (Schlesingerville) and then by carriage to the Hotel. Later they…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ0U_jacob-schunk-farmhouse_Germantown-WI.html
This limestone, Greek Revival dwelling was built by Jacob and Mary Ann Schunk in 1858. The clapboard and stone section was added in 1870. Of special interest are two sets of quarter-circle windows at the attic level. The history of the Schunk farm…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ0S_messer-mayer-mill_Richfield-WI.html
The Messer/Mayer Mill is a three and one-half story, front-gabled grist mill on a raised fieldstone foundation and sheathed with narrow clapboard siding. The interior contains the original milling equipment dating from 1873 to the early 20th centu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPVY_mill-road-church_Jackson-WI.html
This historic site was a center of religious activity for German Lutherans who, fleeing religious persecution and economic privation, came to Kirchhayn in 1843 from the Kingdom of Prussia. In 1847 they formed the Evangelical Lutheran Congregation …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPVX_esker_West-Bend-WI.html
The winding ridge of sand and gravel 900 feet to the south-east is the westerly end of an esker. It was formed over 10,000 years ago by a glacial stream leaving deposits as it flowed in a tunnel beneath the ice. (For a better view drive one half m…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPAK_st-lawrence-church_Hartford-WI.html
The congregation of St. Lawrence was organized in 1846 and is one of the oldest Roman Catholic parishes in Washington County. The first log church, located at the southwest corner of the cemetery, was blessed by Bishop Henni in October, 1846. This…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOW5_holy-hill_Hubertus-WI.html
Holy Hill stands 1340 feet above sea level and 250 feet above the surrounding country-side. It has been a place of inspiration and worship for many years. In 1857 Roman Goetz and Mathias Werner erected a 15 foot white oak cross on its summit. A lo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNJE_washington-house_West-Bend-WI.html
This building was one of the first brick buildings erected in West Bend. It replaced an original structure built in 1852 and destroyed by fire on January 1, 1864 and it was re-opened on October 15, 1864 as a headquarters for travelers along the "O…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNJD_old-settlers-triangle_West-Bend-WI.html
In West Bend's early days, this plot was a community gathering place. For over 90 years, the Triangle and the building which stood there were at the center of business, social and political life, and served as a meeting place for the old settlers.…