De Pere in Brown County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Brown County Court House 1838 to 1854
The site of the Brown County Court House from 1838 to 1854
Erected by Jean Nicolet Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1930.
Erected 1930 by Jean Nicolet Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.
Location. 44° 26.941′ N, 88° 3.546′ W. Marker is in De Pere, Wisconsin, in Brown County. It is at the intersection of South Wisconsin Street and George Street (County Route G), on the right when traveling north on South Wisconsin Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: De Pere WI 54115, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Wisconsin’s Fox River Valley. 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 Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Union Hotel (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); MarquetteJolliet (about 700 feet away); Wisconsin's Maritime Trails (approx. Ό mile away); White Pillars (approx. Ό mile away); Rapides des Peres (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. Norbert College & The Packers (approx. 0.6 miles away); Address by President Lincoln (approx. 0.6 miles away); Bernard Henry Pennings (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in De Pere.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2010, by Bob (peach) Weber of Dewey, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,554 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on February 26, 2024, by Carolyn Sanders of Plano, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 14, 2010, by Bob (peach) Weber of Dewey, Arizona. 4. submitted on September 23, 2011, by Bob (peach) Weber of Dewey, Arizona. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.



