La Crosse in La Crosse County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Losey Memorial
Joseph W. Losey
To commemorate the character and virtues of one who endeared himself to all by an unbroken record of private charities and unselfish public services, this memorial is erected by citizens of La Crosse.
Erected 1901 by the citizens of La Crosse.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1901.
Location. 43° 49.098′ N, 91° 14.141′ W. Marker is in La Crosse, Wisconsin, in La Crosse County. Marker is on La Crosse Street (State Highway 16) 0.2 miles east of Lang Drive (State Highway 35), on the left when traveling east. Marker is at the entrance to Oak Grove Cemetery near Forest Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1407 La Crosse Street, La Crosse WI 54601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 12th and La Crosse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Concordia Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); 16th and State (approx. 0.4 miles away); Myrick Park Treewalk (approx. half a mile away); Myrick Park Mounds (approx. 0.6 miles away); Group of Indian Mounds (approx. 0.6 miles away); Gideon Cooley Hixon (approx. 0.6 miles away); Freedom Is Not Free (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Crosse.
Also see . . . About Oak Grove. "In 1872 a nonprofit citizens group acquired the 47-acre cemetery and incorporated as the “Oak Grove Cemetery Association of La Crosse” with the resolve to restore and improve the cemetery grounds. By the early 1880s, attorney and civic leader Joseph W. Losey was president of the cemetery board and actively involved in the beautification efforts." (Submitted on February 25, 2009.)
Additional keywords. Losey Memorial Arch
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,672 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 25, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.