Brookfield in Waukesha County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Pioneer Cemetery
of Brookfield
Photographed By Paul F, July 13, 2010
1. Pioneer Cemetery Marker
This was also the site of the first Dixon school house, which was burned and relocated south of North Avenue in the 1860’s.
This land was deeded by John Dixon in 1850. It was operated by the Brookfield Cemetery Association in 1851. The name was changed to Pioneer Cemetery in 1854.
Erected 1971 by Waukesha County Historical Society. (Marker Number 02-06.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 43° 3.66′ N, 88° 6.378′ W. Marker is in Brookfield, Wisconsin, in Waukesha County. Marker is on Pilgrim Square Parkway, 0.1 miles north of West North Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brookfield WI 53005, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. City of Brookfield (approx. 0.4 miles away); The William Donaldson House (approx. 1.2 miles away); Woodside One-Room School Bell (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Dousman Inn (approx. 1.2 miles away); Oak Hill Cemetery (approx. 2˝ miles
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Photographed By Paul F, July 13, 2010
2. Pioneer Cemetery Marker
Photographed By Paul F, July 13, 2010
3. Pioneer Cemetery Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,511 times since then and 37 times this year. Last updated on June 20, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 13, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
