Waubeka in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Birthplace of Flag Day

Photographed By Paul F, September 5, 2009

1. Birthplace of Flag Day Marker

Inscription. Here at Stony Hill School, Bernard J. Cigrand, 19 year old teacher and his students held the first recognized observance of “Flag Birth Day” on June 14, 1885, with a flag ten inches high, carrying 38 stars, standing in a bottle on the teacher’s desk. After thirty-one years of crusading by Dr. Cigrand, President Woodrow Wilson on June 14, 1916, proclaimed the national observance of Flag Day.

Erected 1962 by Ozaukee County Historical Society. (Marker Number 115.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #28 Woodrow Wilson, and the Wisconsin Historical Society series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1855.

Location. 43° 28.818′ N, 87° 58.833′ W. Marker is in Waubeka, Wisconsin, in Ozaukee County. Marker is on County Route I, half a mile east of County Route H, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fredonia WI 53021, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Robert Cooley Homestead (approx. one mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.3 miles away); Saxonia House (approx. 4 miles away); Freedom Park

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(approx. 4.6 miles away); Nowack House (approx. 5½ miles away); St. Peter's Church (approx. 5.6 miles away); Theodore Rietz Distillery (approx. 5.8 miles away); Boltonville Mill (approx. 6.8 miles away).

Also see . . . Federal Citizen Information Center. Information on the American flag's history and Flag Day. (Submitted on June 14, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.)

Birthplace of Flag Day Marker Reverse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul F, September 5, 2009

2. Birthplace of Flag Day Marker Reverse

The west side of marker has repeated text.

Photographed By Paul F, September 5, 2009

3. Birthplace of Flag Day Marker

Park sign

Photographed By Greta Schassler, December 17, 2023

4. Birthplace of Flag Day Marker

Photographed By Paul F, September 5, 2009

5. Birthplace of Flag Day Marker

Schoolhouse

Credits. This page was last revised on December 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 2,284 times since then and 83 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week June 13, 2010. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 14, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. 4. submitted on December 18, 2023, by Greta Schassler of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 5. submitted on May 14, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.