Kewaunee in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Courthouse Square
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, September 18, 2014
1. Courthouse Square Marker
Inscription.
Courthouse Square. . The jail was designed by Oshkosh, Wisconsin architect William Waters and built in 1876. The building served a dual purpose of being both the sheriff's home and also the county lock-up. It was in use continuously until 1969. That year a county referendum saved the building from demolition. The Kewaunee County Historical Society was allowed to convert the building into a museum. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. The present courthouse was built encompassing the original structure, dating to 1873. The photo shows how the jail and courthouse looked around 1910.
The jail was designed by Oshkosh, Wisconsin architect William Waters and built in 1876. The building served a dual purpose of being both the sheriff's home and also the county lock-up. It was in use continuously until 1969. That year a county referendum saved the building from demolition. The Kewaunee County Historical Society was allowed to convert the building into a museum. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. The present courthouse was built encompassing the original structure, dating to 1873. The photo shows how the jail and courthouse looked around 1910.
Erected 1998 by the Kewaunee County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 44° 27.389′ N, 87° 30.302′ W. Marker is in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, in Kewaunee County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Dodge Street and Vliet Street. Marker is attached to the former sheriff's residence and jail, to the right of the north entrance door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 613 Dodge Street, Kewaunee WI 54216, United States of America. Touch for directions.
National Register of Historic Places #96000728
Listed July 5, 1996
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, September 18, 2014
4. Courthouse Square
4.7-inch Howitzer
Watervliet Arsenal 1911
Photographed By K. Linzmeier, September 18, 2014
5. Kewaunee County Historical Society Jail Museum
The courthouse can be seen in the distance.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 378 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 21, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.