Oregon in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Revolutionary War Veteran

Photographed By Gordon Govier, August 21, 2010

1. Revolutionary War Veteran Marker, side one

Inscription. Nathaniel Ames, whose grave is near the crest of this hill, was born on April 25, 1761, in Scituate, Rhode Island. He first enlisted in the Continental Army at the age of 18 and served several short enlistments under General George Washington over the next four years. Ames' army service was with Connecticut Line Units, which were front-line troops. He later enlisted in the Navy, was taken prisoner by the British, and was eventually discharged in 1783. After the war, Ames moved to New York state to farm. In 1791, he became a Methodist preacher and preached for 45 years. He and his wife, Sarah Hall, raised ten children. In 1836, like many New Yorkers, he came to Wisconsin and settled briefly in Racine County. He subsequently purchased and farmed a section of land a mile from the village of Oregon. The day after his 100th birthday, he moved into the village. Ames died two years later and was buried in this cemetery, with Masonic honors, on August 30, 1863.

Erected 2002 by Wisconsin Historical Society and the Nathaniel Ames Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution. (Marker Number 470.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers

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• War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), and the Wisconsin Historical Society series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1790.

Location. 42° 56.479′ N, 89° 23.004′ W. Marker is in Oregon, Wisconsin, in Dane County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (County Route MM) and Braun Road, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oregon WI 53575, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lake View School (approx. 2.4 miles away); Swan Pond (approx. 2.8 miles away); Dogtown - Fish Hatchery School (approx. 3.2 miles away); Lake Harriet School (approx. 3.9 miles away); Illinois Central Depot / Fitchburg (approx. 4.6 miles away); a different marker also named Dogtown - Fish Hatchery School (approx. 4.7 miles away); The McCoy Farmhouse (approx. 5.1 miles away); Stephen Moulton Babcock (approx. 6.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oregon.

Additional keywords. Methodist Preacher

Revolutionary War Veteran Marker, side two image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Gordon Govier, August 21, 2010

2. Revolutionary War Veteran Marker, side two

Revolutionary War Veteran Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Gordon Govier, August 21, 2010

3. Revolutionary War Veteran Monument

Historical marker is visible in the distance, at the edge of the road.

Revolutionary War Veteran Marker, from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Gordon Govier, August 21, 2010

4. Revolutionary War Veteran Marker, from the street

Nathaniel Ames grave marker is in the center of the photo, in the distance.

Revolutionary War Veteran Grave Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Gordon Govier, August 21, 2010

5. Revolutionary War Veteran Grave Monument

Detail of Revolutionary War Veteran Grave Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Gordon Govier, August 21, 2010

6. Detail of Revolutionary War Veteran Grave Monument

Photographed By Gordon Govier, August 21, 2010

7. Detail of Revolutionary War Veteran Grave Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2010, by Gordon Govier of Fitchburg, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,823 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on September 6, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 22, 2010, by Gordon Govier of Fitchburg, Wisconsin. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.