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

A Reminder of Days Past

Photographed by Devon Polzar, 2018

1. A Reminder of Days Past Marker

Inscription. Long after the Lake Shore Stone Company's quarrying operation had ceased, and the company town houses had been relocated to the Village of Belgium, an industrial chimney remained on this site. For many years it was the sole reminder of the early 20th century business that prospered here.

An industrial chimney once stood near this site. It was leveled in the 1970s.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 43° 29.608′ N, 87° 47.678′ W. Marker is in Belgium, Wisconsin, in Ozaukee County. It can be reached from County Rd. D. The marker is located within Harrington Beach State Park along the Stonehaven Historical Trail which starts just south of the Ansay Welcome Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 531 County Rd D, Belgium WI 53004, 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 walking distance of this marker: From Booming Business to Quiet Park (here, next to this marker); Destination and Uses of the Limestone (within shouting distance of this marker); Stone Crusher (within shouting distance of this marker); Fire! Fire! Fire! (within shouting distance of this marker); About the Quarry and the Limestone (about 300 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); Stonehaven Housing (about 400 feet away); The Krier House (about 500 feet away); The Steamer Niagara: The Fiery End (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belgium.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Company Store (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Stonehaven Historical Trail Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devon Polzar, 2018

2. Stonehaven Historical Trail Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2018, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 472 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on May 10, 2020, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2018, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.

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