Chippewa Falls in Chippewa County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Jacobs Family
Photographed by Connor Olson, November 25, 2023
1. Jacobs Family Marker
Inscription.
Jacobs Family. . Jacob and Josephine Leinenkugel had five children. Though one child passed away as an infant, all four of their remaining children grew up helping out at the brewery. Mathias "Matt," born in 1866, attended school until he was 16 and began working at the brewery the following year. Initially working in brewery sales, Matt was ultimately promoted to president in 1907, serving until his death in 1927. Born in 1867 and 1870 respectively, Theresa "Rose" and Susan began working full-time at the brewery after eighth grade. Susan served as president of Leinenkugel's from 1927 to 1929. Also born in 1870, William took an active role at the brewery, until he succumbed to tuberculosis at age 27.
Jacob and Josephine Leinenkugel had five children. Though one child passed away as an infant, all four of their remaining children grew up helping out at the brewery.
Mathias "Matt," born in 1866, attended school until he was 16 and began working at the brewery the following year. Initially working in brewery sales, Matt was ultimately promoted to president in 1907, serving until his death in 1927. Born in 1867 and 1870 respectively, Theresa "Rose" and Susan began working full-time at the brewery after eighth grade. Susan served as president of Leinenkugel's from 1927 to 1929. Also born in 1870, William took an active role at the brewery, until he succumbed to tuberculosis at age 27.
Erected by Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.
Location. 44° 56.655′ N, 91° 23.701′ W. Marker is in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, in Chippewa County. It can be reached from Jefferson Avenue near East Elm Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chippewa Falls WI 54729, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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 territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Malt House (here, next to this marker); Brew House (here, next to this marker); Big Eddy Springs (here,
Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2024, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 222 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2024, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
