Stevens Point in Portage County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Public Square

Photographed By Keith L, September 23, 2018

1. Public Square Marker

two-sided marker with duplicate text

Inscription. The first land entry affecting Stevens Point after the Indian treaty of 1836 was made by Andrew Mullarkey in 1844. This land was purchased by Mathias Mitchell who in 1847 platted four streets and the Public Square. A Liberty Pole with homemade flag stood in the center. Here recruits for the Civil War enrolled and community celebrations took place. Since 1870 it has been used as a Farmers' Market, famous for its Old World flavor.

Erected 1962 by the Portage County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. 44° 31.413′ N, 89° 35.155′ W. Marker is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, in Portage County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Main Street and Second Street. Marker is at the Public Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stevens Point WI 54481, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stevens Point — Gateway to the Pineries (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Public Building (about 600 feet away); Airborne Forces Memorial Bridge (about 600 feet away); Portage County Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Saint Peter Church War Memorial

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Buttons from the River (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Boy with the Leaking Boot (approx. 0.6 miles away); Stevens Point Women's Club (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stevens Point.

Also see . . . Stevens Point, Wisconsin. "The Stevens Point area, with its history as rich and diverse as the present community today, owes its namesake to George Stevens. After the signing of the 1836 Lumberman's Treaty, a pact made with the Menominee Indians allowing logging and saw milling along the Wisconsin River, Stevens purchased a shack housing logging supplies. Unbeknownst to the business entrepreneur, he had just founded Stevens Point." (Submitted on July 18, 2009.)

Public Square and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith L, September 23, 2018

2. Public Square and Marker

Previous Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith L, July 16, 2009

3. Previous Marker

Photographed By Joel Seewald, March 26, 2022

4. Public Square Marker

Previous Location image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Keith L, July 16, 2009

5. Previous Location

2011 Mathias Mitchell Public Square Reconstruction marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, March 26, 2022

6. 2011 Mathias Mitchell Public Square Reconstruction marker

Related marker on the opposite (south) side of the fountain.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,576 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 31, 2019, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on July 18, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 4. submitted on April 18, 2022, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 5. submitted on July 18, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 6. submitted on April 18, 2022, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.