Lowell in Dodge County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lowell Women Firefighters
Photographed by Keith L, September 27, 2009
1. Lowell Women Firefighters Marker
On July 11, 1972, three women joined the ranks of the Lowell Volunteer Fire Department, setting a precedent for official recognition of women firefighters in Wisconsin. The Lowell women firefighters were conferred all the voting rights and office holding privileges as their male counterparts in the fire department.
Erected 1999 by Wisconsin Historical Society. (Marker Number 421.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Women. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 11, 1972.
Location. 43° 20.392′ N, 88° 49.232′ W. Marker is in Lowell, Wisconsin, in Dodge County. It is on North River Street north of Mill Street, on the left when traveling north. The marker is in front of the Lowell Public Library / Fire - Rescue Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 North River Street, Lowell WI 53557, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: World War II Memorial (approx. 6.7 miles away); Adrian "Addie" Joss (approx. 7.4 miles away); Adrian Joss '98 (approx. 7.9 miles away); Emerson P. Hawley '91 (approx. 8 miles away); McKinstry's Home Furnishings (approx. 8.1 miles away); Wayland Hall (approx. 8.1 miles away); Frederick Douglass (approx. 8.1 miles away); Fred MacMurray (approx. 8.1 miles away).
Photographed by Keith L, September 27, 2009
2. Lowell Women Firefighters Marker
Photographed by Fitzie Heimdahl
3. Lowell Women Firefighters Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,844 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on August 24, 2024, by Greta Schassler of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2009, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on September 10, 2024, by Fitzie Heimdahl of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
