Cushing Memorial Park Marker

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Delafield in Waukesha County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Cushing Memorial Park

By Paul F, July 15, 2010

1. Cushing Memorial Park Marker

Inscription. Cushing Park, dedicated to Civil War heroes William, Alonzo, and Howard Cushing, was Waukesha County’s first state park. The 50 foot Barre’ granite monument stands on part of the original Cushing homestead. The park was a gathering place for the Grand Army of the Republic (Civil War Veterans) and allied organizations. The site was designated a state park in 1915 through efforts of Waukesha County Historical Society and citizens of Delafield. It was turned over to the City of Delafield in May 1980.

Site of the Peace Spring, which was a meeting place for the Potowatomi people.

Erected 2006 by Waukesha County Museum and the Hawk’s Inn Historical Society, Inc. (Marker Number 05-01.)

Location. 43° 3.684′ N, 88° 24.853′ W. Marker is in Delafield, Wisconsin, in Waukesha County. Marker can be reached from West Main Steet half a mile west of N Genessee Street. Click for map. Located in Cushing Memorial Park. Marker is in this post office area: Delafield WI 53018, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Delafield Fish Hatchery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hawks Inn (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. John's Military Academy (approx. half a mile away); Northwestern Military and Naval Academy (approx. half a mile away); Bishop Jackson Kemper Home Built 1849 (approx. ¾ mile away); Nashotah Mission (approx. 1.6 miles away); Lapham Peak (approx. 2.3 miles away); a different marker also named Lapham Peak (approx. 2.3 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Delafield.

By Paul F, July 15, 2010

2. Cushing Memorial Park Marker

Additional comments.
1. History of Cushing Memorial Park
Cushing Memorial Park, once an open field, today is a beautiful area filled with large trees. The memorial, which honors three brothers and Civil War heroes - William, Alonzo and Howard Cushing - is situated in the center of these beautiful towering trees. Probably the most famous of the three brothers was Lt. William Cushing, best known for leading the effort which destroyed the rebel ram, Albemarle, a formidable vessel that helped the Confederates capture the port of Plymouth.

The site was set aside as a state park by efforts of Waukesha County Historical Society from 1911 to its dedication on May 31, 1915. The park was a gathering place for Civil War Veterans and related societies.
There is a small stone marker located off to the left of the memorial, which designates the birth place of William and Alonzo Cushing.

Also in the park are a large children's playground and a nice picnic area. At one time a state park, it has been owned by the City of Delafield since 1980.

— Submitted June 4, 2011, by Linda Hansen of Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Cushing Memorial Photo, Click for full size

By Linda Hansen, 2009

3. Cushing Memorial

Cushing Memorial Plaque Photo, Click for full size

By Linda Hansen, 2009

4. Cushing Memorial Plaque

Cushing Brothers Plaque Photo, Click for full size

By Linda Hansen, 2009

5. Cushing Brothers Plaque

Cushing Memorial Park Photo, Click for full size

By Paul F, July 15, 2010

6. Cushing Memorial Park

Memorial rocks as seen in the background of the marker picture. "War on Terror" and "Gulf War"

By Paul F, July 15, 2010

7. Cushing Memorial Park

Another memorial area across parking lot from marker.

Credits. This page originally submitted on July 16, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 928 times since then. Last updated on June 20, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 16, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 4, 2011, by Linda Hansen of Waukesha, Wisconsin. 6, 7. submitted on July 16, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.