La Crosse in La Crosse County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Gideon Cooley Hixon
1826 - 1892
November 13, 2022
1. Gideon Cooley Hixon Marker
Thirty year old Gideon Hixon came to La Crosse and prospered. From the beginning he was a force in the community. Of all the businessmen who made their fortune here, Gideon Hixon left one of the most enduring marks.
Gideon's success led to the family's benevolence to the people of the La Crosse area: La Crosse Home for Children, La Crosse Hospital, Hixon Forest, Grandad Bluff, Riverside Park and support for public education.
Elmer P. Petersen, Sculptor
Erected 2001.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1826.
Location. 43° 48.975′ N, 91° 14.83′ W. Marker is in La Crosse, Wisconsin, in La Crosse County. Marker is on Badger Street west of 7th Street North (Wisconsin Highway 16), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 429 7th St N, 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. Greek Revival House (circa 1850s) (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cobbler Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Freedom Is Not Free (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); 4th and Main (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Building in La Crosse
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Also see . . .
1. Gideon Cooley Hixon - Gideon Cooley Fund. (Submitted on December 19, 2022.)
2. Gideon Hixon - Wikipedia. (Submitted on December 19, 2022.)
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2. Gideon Cooley Hixon Statue & Marker, from the east
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3. Gideon Cooley Hixon Statue
Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2022. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 19, 2022.
