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Gambrinus

King of Beer

 
 
Gambrinus Marker image. Click for full size.
November 13, 2022
1. Gambrinus Marker
Inscription. Gambrinus, whose real name was Jan Primus, was a valiant soldier of the 13th century. This knightly duke was an honorary member of the Brussels Brewers Guild and is generally referred to as the inventor and king of beer.
 
Erected by Heileman's Old Style Lager.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
 
Location. 43° 48.19′ N, 91° 15.218′ W. Marker is in La Crosse, Wisconsin, in La Crosse County. Marker is on 3rd Street South (U.S. 61) 0.1 miles south of Market Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Original Heileman Brewhouse (a few steps from this marker); Original Home Built By Gottlieb and Johanna Heileman (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 6th and Hood (approx. 0.4 miles away); 9th and Ferry (approx. half a mile away); Hanifl Market (approx. half a mile away); 10th and Jackson (approx. 0.6 miles away); Wesley United Methodist Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); 8th and King (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Crosse.
 
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Gambrinus Marker & Statue, from the north image. Click for full size.
November 13, 2022
2. Gambrinus Marker & Statue, from the north
Gambrinus Statue & Marker image. Click for full size.
November 13, 2022
3. Gambrinus Statue & Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2022. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on December 27, 2022. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.

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