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

Cushing Memorial Park

 
 
Cushing Memorial Park Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed 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.)
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational AreasWar, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1980.
 
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. Located in Cushing Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Delafield WI 53018, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Delafield Fish Hatchery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hawks Inn (approx. 0.4 miles away);
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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. ľ 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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delafield.
 
Additional commentary.
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,
Cushing Memorial Park Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Paul F, July 15, 2010
2. Cushing Memorial Park Marker
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 image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Linda Hansen, 2009
3. Cushing Memorial
Cushing Memorial Plaque image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Linda Hansen, 2009
4. Cushing Memorial Plaque
Cushing Brothers Plaque image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Linda Hansen, 2009
5. Cushing Brothers Plaque
Cushing Memorial Park image. Click for full size.
Photographed 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"
Cushing Memorial Park image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Paul F, July 15, 2010
7. Cushing Memorial Park
Another memorial area across parking lot from marker.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 2,761 times since then and 48 times this year. 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.

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