Barron in Barron County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Erected to the Memory of John Quaderer
1829 — 1898
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 17, 2018
1. Erected to the Memory of John Quaderer Marker
of
his gift on Feb. 29, 1876 of
this site for the erection
of a
Barron County Courthouse.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical date for this entry is February 29, 1876.
Location. 45° 23.983′ N, 91° 51.2′ W. Marker is in Barron, Wisconsin, in Barron County. Marker is on East La Salle Avenue just east of South 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located near the sidewalk on the north side of the Barron County Government Center grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 330 East La Salle Avenue, Barron WI 54812, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Mystery of the Concrete Pillars (approx. 9 miles away); Rice Lake, a City Built of Lumber (approx. 9 miles away); Logging and Lumbering in the Rice Lake Area (approx. 9 miles away); Lentz Steam Engine (approx. 9.1 miles away); The Tuscobia Trail (approx. 12.8 miles away); Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church (approx. 13˝ miles away).
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1. John Baptiste Quaderer (Find A Grave). Excerpt:
(Barron Cemetery, Barron, Barron County, Wisconsin)(Submitted on April 19, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)John Quaderer, founder of Barron, and one of the founders of Barron County, was born in Switzerland, July 16, 1829. He came to America in 1852, landed at New Orleans, and found his way to Chicago. In 1853 he went to Dubuque, Iowa, where he entered the employ of Knapp, Stout & Company, working in their lumberyards. He was soon to Menomonie, Wisconsin, and in 1854 into Barron County, at first as a foreman, and later as a contractor. In the 1860s he opened a camp at Barron and was thereafter identified with its history. He gave the land where the courthouse is now located and made many other benefactions. He platted the village of Barron. John was a real leader and served in numerous county offices, including County Treasurer and Chairman of the County Board. From 1870 to 1878 he was postmaster. He was elected alderman when the city was incorporated.
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2. History of Barron County. Excerpt:
The county seat bears a name similar to that of the county. Its site was owned originally by John Quaderer, one of the pioneers. In 1862, the first election was held for town officers. Those elected, however, failed to qualify, and the organization was postponed until 1868, when S.P. Barker, James Vennette(Submitted on April 19, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)and John Banks were made Town Supervisors; John Quaderer, Treasurer; and James Neville, Town Clerk. Polls were open at Quaderer’s camp.Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 17, 20182. Erected to the Memory of John Quaderer MarkerLooking south from East La Salle Avenue; Barron County Government Center is in the background.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 17, 2018
3. Barron County Government Center
Looking southeast from near marker; formerly the Barron County Courthouse grounds.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 17, 2018
4. Barron County Government Center Sign
The Barron County Government Center sits on property originally gifted by John Quaderer.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 19, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
