Genesee Township in Wales in Waukesha County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Capel Log
Photographed By James Bonewald, May 26, 2023
1. Capel Log Marker
Here stood “Capel” Log
Dedicated July 20, 1845
The Church Society was organized in 1842
The oldest Welsh Presbyterian Church west of the Great Lakes
1842 1942
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.
Location. 42° 59.757′ N, 88° 23.042′ W. Marker is in Wales, Wisconsin, in Waukesha County. It is in Genesee Township. Marker is at the intersection of State Trunk Highway 83 (S. Wales Road) and W. Brandybrook Road, on the right when traveling north on State Trunk Highway 83 (S. Wales Road). 20 feet northeast of Jerusalem Cemetery marker. 45 feet east of State Trunk Highway 83. The marker is visible from the South Wales Road - a helpful landmark is the fencing running alongside the cemetery on that road, as the marker is about even with the northern end of that fence. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wales WI 53183, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Genesee Depot (approx. 2.1 miles away); Lapham Peak (approx. 2.6 miles away); a different marker also named Lapham Peak (approx. 2.6 miles away); Waterville (approx. 3.2 miles away); Saylesville (approx.
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Regarding Capel Log. The first building was constructed in 1845 and became known as Capel Log (Church made of logs). It was located where Jerusalem Cemetery is today. In 1859 it was replaced by a new frame church at the same location. In 1870 it was enlarged by adding 20 feet to the front. Additional details can be found in Wales Centennial 1882 - 1982 available through the Lakeshores Library System.
Photographed By James Bonewald, May 26, 2023
2. Capel Log Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2023, by James Bonewald of Dousman, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2023, by James Bonewald of Dousman, Wisconsin. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
