Near St. Peter in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Edward S. Bragg
Photographed By Keith L, October 28, 2007
1. Edward S. Bragg Marker
Inscription.
Edward S. Bragg. . Born in New York in 1827, Edward S. Bragg was admitted to the bar in 1848 and moved to Fond du Lac in 1850, where he practiced law and played an active role in politics. When the Civil War broke out in 1861, Bragg joined other "War Democrats" in supporting the military suppression of the Confederacy. Bragg recruited and later commanded a volunteer militia company after it was amalgamated with the Sixth Wisconsin Infantry Regiment. Serving with valor and distinction, Bragg won a colonelcy in 1863 and command of the famed Iron Brigade in 1864. By the war's end he was brigadier general. Resuming his political career after the war, Bragg became a state senator, won two terms in Congress, and chaired several Wisconsin delegations to national Democratic conventions. A fiscal conservative, Bragg refused to support the Democratic ticket in 1896 and became a Republican. He served as minister to Mexico and consul general at Havana, culminating his long career as consul general at Hong Kong. Bragg died in 1912.
Born in New York in 1827, Edward S. Bragg was admitted to the bar in 1848 and moved to Fond du Lac in 1850, where he practiced law and played an active role in politics. When the Civil War broke out in 1861, Bragg joined other "War Democrats" in supporting the military suppression of the Confederacy. Bragg recruited and later commanded a volunteer militia company after it was amalgamated with the Sixth Wisconsin Infantry Regiment. Serving with valor and distinction, Bragg won a colonelcy in 1863 and command of the famed Iron Brigade in 1864. By the war's end he was brigadier general. Resuming his political career after the war, Bragg became a state senator, won two terms in Congress, and chaired several Wisconsin delegations to national Democratic conventions. A fiscal conservative, Bragg refused to support the Democratic ticket in 1896 and became a Republican. He served as minister to Mexico and consul general at Havana, culminating his long career as consul general at Hong Kong. Bragg died in 1912.
Erected 1996 by the Wisconsin Historical Society. (Marker Number 339.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1827.
Location.
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43° 50.289′ N, 88° 22.374′ W. Marker is near St. Peter, Wisconsin, in Fond du Lac County. Marker is on Kiekhaefer Parkway east of U.S. 151, on the left when traveling east. Marker is at a wayside/scenic overlook. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fond du Lac WI 54935, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,990 times since then and 45 times this year. Last updated on December 11, 2007, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on November 18, 2007, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
