Shorewood in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Shorewood Armory

Photographed by Fitzie Heimdahl, February 16, 2021

1. Shorewood Armory Marker in the new location.

Inscription. The Shorewood Armory, once located near Capitol Drive and Oakland Avenue, was home to the cavalry unit of the Wisconsin National Guard from 1910 to 1930. Originally called the Light Horse Squadron, the cavalry drilled their horses on the thirty-acre armory grounds and the streets of Shorewood. The armory complex included military offices, the commander’s house, a dormitory, a gymnasium and a large barn with sixty-five stables. Shorewood’s rapid suburban expansion forced the cavalry unit to move in 1931.

Erected 1998. (Marker Number 366.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 43° 5.413′ N, 87° 53.258′ W. Marker is in Shorewood, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is at the intersection of North Oakland Avenue and East Elmdale Court, on the right when traveling south on North Oakland Avenue. Marker is now on the East façade of the Lighthorse building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4041 N Oakland Ave, Milwaukee

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WI 53211, 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: Shorewood High School (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Shorewood Village Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Sauk Trail (approx. half a mile away); Lueddemann’s-On-The-River (approx. half a mile away); Kilbourntown House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Steamer Appomattox (approx. 0.7 miles away); Carl Sandburg Hall (approx. 0.8 miles away); Milwaukee-Downer College Buildings (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shorewood.

Photographed by Fitzie Heimdahl, February 17, 2021

2. Shorewood Armory Marker in the new location.

Former location of the Shorewood Armory Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Paul F, January 12, 2008

3. Former location of the Shorewood Armory Marker

Photographed by Paul F, January 12, 2008

4. Former location of the Shorewood Armory Marker.

Construction of the Lighthorse building led to the marker being moved from this corner to one block south.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,350 times since then and 49 times this year. Last updated on February 17, 2021, by Fitzie Heimdahl of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 17, 2021, by Fitzie Heimdahl of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on April 30, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. 4. submitted on February 17, 2021, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.