Norrie in Marathon County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Norrie thrived on lumber and agriculture
Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 18, 2019
1. Norrie thrived on lumber and agriculture Marker
On the shore of this peaceful lake was once the busy little town of Norrie. Norrie was originally part of Hatley, but during the 1880 Prohibition this part of town was named after Gordon Norrie.
It was said that one of the largest stands of white pine in the nation stretched from Norrie to Bass Lake. The logging industry peaked during the 1890's and Norrie was bustling with several sawmills, two hotels and 1,500 residents. This boom did not last, and by the early 1900's the area's forests were exhausted. German and Scandinavian immigrants turned to farming for income.
Erected by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Wisconsin State Park System, Friends of Mountain-Bay State Trail, Ervin Wege, Marathon County Parks.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 44° 53.238′ N, 89° 15.688′ W. Marker is in Norrie, Wisconsin, in Marathon County. It is on Norrie Road west of Bradley Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is on the Mountain-Bay State Trail and can be reached from the parking lot for the trail at the northeast corner of Norrie Lake. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Birnamwood WI 54414, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northern Wisconsin. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, 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 6 other markers
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Bethany Indian Mission & School (was approx. 5.9 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photos from Marathon County Historical Society
2. Norrie thrived on lumber and agriculture Marker - upper left image
Arriving at Norrie, Wisconsin
Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 18, 2019
3. Norrie thrived on lumber and agriculture Marker
View looking east along the Mountain-Bay State Trail. Norrie Lake can be seen on the right through the trees.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 790 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 4, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 2, 3. submitted on September 5, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
