Near Auburn in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Haskell Noyes Memorial Woods

Photographed by Paul F, September 1, 2010

1. Haskell Noyes Memorial Woods Marker

Inscription. This scientific area preserved in natural condition for future generations is symbolic of the spirit of Haskell Noyes of Milwaukee (1886-1948) - one of Wisconsin's foremost conservationists. Leader of citizen action for outdoor programs featuring youth participation, he was:
Wisconsin Conservation Commission Chairman (1931-1933) and member (1928-1933).
President Milwaukee Chapter Izaak Walton League of America (1926) when they purchased Mauthe Lake area for conservation use; instrumental in its transfer to people of Wisconsin (1936) for Kettle Moraine State Forest.
Sponsor of Voluntary Sportsmen’s License and Eagle Scout Forestry Camp.
Donor of traditional award for faithful, able service to Wisconsin’s Conservation Wardens.

Erected 1956 by State Historical Society of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Conservation Commission. (Marker Number 539.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Environment. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list.

Location. 43° 36.929′ N, 88° 10.302′ W. Marker is near Auburn, Wisconsin, in Fond du Lac County. It can be reached from County Route Ggg 0.1 miles south of County

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Route SS. Marker is located 50 yards off the highway in the Haskell Noyes Memorial Woods, adjacent to the small parking area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Campbellsport WI 53010, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Wisconsin’s Fox River Valley.

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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: St. Matthias Mission (approx. 2½ miles away); Saint John Evangelical Lutheran Church (approx. 3.6 miles away); Kettle Lake (approx. 3.8 miles away); Backhaus Estate (approx. 6.6 miles away); Homestead of William Hausmann, M.D. (approx. 7 miles away); Homestead of N. Edward Hausmann, M.D. (approx. 7 miles away); Boltonville Church (approx. 7 miles away); Boltonville Mill (approx. 7.1 miles away).

Photographed by Paul F, September 1, 2010

2. Haskell Noyes Memorial Woods Marker

Marker is located in the trees to the left of the Haskell Noyes Memorial Woods sign.

Haskell Noyes Memorial Woods Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul F, September 1, 2010

3. Haskell Noyes Memorial Woods Sign

Haskell Noyes Memorial Woods image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul F, September 1, 2010

4. Haskell Noyes Memorial Woods

Looking south along County Highway GGG from parking area.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,616 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on December 5, 2019, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 2, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.