Near Brokaw in Marathon County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Pomeranian Settlement in Marathon County
Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 17, 2019
1. Pomeranian Settlement in Marathon County Marker
Inscription.
Pomeranian Settlement in Marathon County. . In the 1850s, in the midst of Wisconsin's lumber boom, a large migration of Germans helped settle Marathon County. This group hailed from Pomerania, a former Prussian province in present-day northern Germany and Poland. Immigration continued for the next several decades, but the largest movement occurred in 1867. That year, Wausau merchant August Kickbusch journeyed back home to convince his former neighbors of Wisconsin's riches. More than 700 immigrants followed him to Wisconsin. Pomeranians spoke PlattDeutsch, also known as Low German, and established several Lutheran churches. Members of today's Pommerscher Verein (Pomeranian Society) of Central Wisconsin work to preserve the language and traditions that helped shape the culture of this region.
In the 1850s, in the midst of Wisconsin's lumber boom, a large migration of Germans helped settle Marathon County. This group hailed from Pomerania, a former Prussian province in present-day northern Germany and Poland. Immigration continued for the next several decades, but the largest movement occurred in 1867. That year, Wausau merchant August Kickbusch journeyed back home to convince his former neighbors of Wisconsin's riches. More than 700 immigrants followed him to Wisconsin. Pomeranians spoke PlattDeutsch, also known as Low German, and established several Lutheran churches. Members of today's Pommerscher Verein (Pomeranian Society) of Central Wisconsin work to preserve the language and traditions that helped shape the culture of this region.
Erected 2013 by Wisconsin Historical Society. (Marker Number 552.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 45° 4.538′ N, 89° 47.323′ W. Marker is near Brokaw, Wisconsin, in Marathon County. Marker is at the intersection of Berlin Lane and Naugart Drive, on the right when traveling south on Berlin Lane. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11248 Berlin Lane, Athens WI 54411, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pomeranian Settlement (within shouting distance of this marker); Three Arch Stone Bridge
2. Pomeranian Settlement in Marathon County Marker
View to the northeast with the Wisconsin Historical Society marker at the far left of the photo.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, August 17, 2019
3. Pomeranian Settlement in Marathon County Marker
View to the southwest with the Pomeranian Settlement monument in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 1,540 times since then and 184 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on August 31, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 2. submitted on August 10, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 3. submitted on August 31, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
