East Town in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
George Washington
1732-1932
George Washington
The Father of Our Country
Heroic General - Patriotic Statesman
Virtuous Sage
The fruit of his labors and his example are America's most cherished inheritance.
Erected 1932.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list.
Location. 43° 2.575′ N, 87° 53.781′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in East Town. Marker is on North Lincoln Memorial Drive, ¼ mile north of East Mason Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located at the south entrance to Veterans Park. 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. Solomon Juneau (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Milwaukee County War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Abraham Lincoln (approx. 0.2 miles away); Service Star Legion World War I Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Immanuel Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Prospect Avenue “Spite” House (approx. ¼ mile away); Edward Diederichs House (approx. ¼ mile away); Womens Club of Wisconsin (approx. ¼ mile 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 May 20, 2014, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 610 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 20, 2014, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.