East Town in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Brig. Gen. Rufus King’s Home
Erected 2010 by Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Auxiliary of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, The Milwaukee County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.
Location. 43° 2.42′ N, 87° 54.162′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in East Town. Marker is at the intersection of East Mason Street and North Van Buren Street, on the right when traveling west on East Mason Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milwaukee WI 53202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic Milwaukee (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Northwestern National Insurance Company (about 600 feet away); Saint John Cathedral (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Historic Milwaukee (about 700 feet away); Matthew Keenan House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Federal Building - U.S. Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Court House Square (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Historic Milwaukee (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milwaukee.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,051 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 6, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. 4. submitted on January 1, 2021, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.