Fox Ridge in Middleton in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Lemcke Farm House
Photographed By William J. Toman, November 28, 2010
1. The Lemcke Farm House Marker
Inscription.
The Lemcke Farm House. . Katherine and Henry Lemcke were among the early settlers of Middleton. They came to America in 1863 from Golste, Hanover, Germany. Four generations of Lemckes have made this property their home over 100 years. It was granted the Century Farm Home Award in 1973. This heritage typifies immigrant family settlers in rural America. William Henry and Robert Lemcke all earned their living farming and were all actively involved with civic and religious affairs. The agricultural census in 1870 valued the farm of 150 acres at $5600.00., Middleton Landmark, Designated June 28, 1989
Katherine and Henry Lemcke were among the early settlers of Middleton. They came to America in 1863 from Golste, Hanover, Germany. Four generations of Lemckes have made this property their home over 100 years. It was granted the Century Farm Home Award in 1973. This heritage typifies immigrant family settlers in rural America. William Henry and Robert Lemcke all earned their living farming and were all actively involved with civic and religious affairs. The agricultural census in 1870 valued the farm of 150 acres at $5600.00.
Middleton Landmark
Designated June 28, 1989
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is June 28, 1904.
Location. 43° 5.27′ N, 89° 30.121′ W. Marker is in Middleton, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It is in Fox Ridge. Marker is at the intersection of North Gammon Road and Fortune Drive, on the left when traveling south on North Gammon Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1296 North Gammon Road, Middleton WI 53562, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Early Social Whirl (approx. 0.7 miles away); Thorstrand (approx. 1.1 miles away); Hocheera (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Stamm House (approx. 1.2 miles
Photographed By William J. Toman, November 28, 2010
2. The Lemcke Farm House Marker
There is an apartment development on the land surrounding the marker, but there was no evidence of the Lemcke Farm in the area.
Photographed By William J. Toman, November 28, 2010
3. The Lemcke Farm House Marker
The view looking toward the north on Gammon Road.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 18, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 834 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 18, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.