Cedarburg in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Deckers Corners

Established 1856

Photographed by Devon Polzar, 2019

1. Deckers Corners Marker

Inscription. In 1856, Carl Ludwig Deecke (1814-1864), pronounced Decker, purchased 10 acres of land at the intersection of Plank Road (CTH NN) and Granville Road. In 1858, Deecke petitioned the Cedarburg Town Board of Supervisors to layout a "good, serviceable" road (Pleasant Valley Road) from Green Bay Road to the road between sections 1 and 2 in Jackson (CTH M). Carl and his wife Sophie built and operated a general store at this location until 1865. This intersection has also been the location of a tavern, blacksmith shop and cheese and dairy establishment. Neighbors and local residents have referred to this intersection as "Deckers Corners" since as early as 1865.

Erected by Town of Cedarburg.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles.

Location. 43° 21.039′ N, 88° 2.712′ W. Marker is in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, in Ozaukee County. It is at the intersection of County Hwy NN and County Highway Y on County Hwy NN. The marker is at the southwest corner of the intersection of County Hwy Y and County Hwy NN. Touch for map.

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Marker is in this post office area: Cedarburg WI 53012, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin and in Greater Milwaukee.

It is also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Kaehlers Mill (approx. 2.1 miles away); Last Covered Bridge (approx. 2.2 miles away); Cedarburg Woolen Mill (approx. 4.4 miles away); Historic Cedarburg (approx. 4.6 miles away); Liberty Tree Memorial (approx. 4.6 miles away); Interurban Bridge / Riding the Interurban (approx. 4.6 miles away); The First 100 Years (approx. 4.7 miles away); Origin of Cedar Creek / Mills on the Creek (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cedarburg.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Five Corners (was approx. 2.8 miles away

Photographed by Devon Polzar, 2019

2. Deckers Corners Marker

but has been confirmed missing).

Deckers Corners 4-H Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devon Polzar, 2019

3. Deckers Corners 4-H Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 690 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 27, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.