Liberty Grove in Ellison Bay in Door County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Sleigh
Photographed by Sean Flynn, August 10, 2024
1. Sleigh Marker
This sleigh was pulled by one horse and most likely used to carry small items, such as milk cans, feed or supplies during the winter.
It came from Gills Rock and dates back to the early 1900's.
Erected by Liberty Grove Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 45° 14.826′ N, 87° 5.101′ W. Marker is in Ellison Bay, Wisconsin, in Door County. It is in Liberty Grove. It is on State Highway 42 0.1 miles south of Humbug Road, on the left when traveling north. The marker is on the grounds of the Liberty Grove Historical Society, immediately to the north of the barn. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11831 Wisconsin 42, Ellison Bay WI 54210, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Wisconsin’s Door Peninsula. 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 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: Veterans Memorial / Circle of Honor / Heritage Walkway (a few steps from this marker); Liberty Grove Circle of Honor (a few steps from this marker); Rowleys Bay Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Hamburger Stand (within shouting distance of this marker); Corn Crib
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Also see . . . Liberty Grove Historical Society official site. (Submitted on August 13, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean Flynn, August 9, 2024
2. Sleigh
The barn at the center of the Liberty Grove Historical Society property is to the right. In the background is a veterans memorial, Wisconsin Highway 42 and Shepherd of the Bay Lutheran Church.
Photographed by Sean Flynn, August 9, 2024
3. Liberty Grove Historical Society
The sleigh can be seen just to the right of the barn.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 142 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 13, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
