Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara in Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

John M. Olin

1851 - 1924

Photographed by McGhiever, July 25, 2026

1. John M. Olin Marker

Inscription.

A trust fund established by Mr. Olin president of the Madison Park and Pleasure Drive Association from 1894 to 1910, made possible the construction of architectural features in this garden

Erected 1953.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.

Location. 43° 5.498′ N, 89° 20.102′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It is in Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara. It can be reached from Atwood Avenue. The marker is in Olbrich Botanical Gardens, on the shelter at the south corner of the Sunken Garden. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3330 Atwood Avenue, Madison WI 53704, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin. It is also in the American Midwest

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

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markers are within walking distance of this marker: Olbrich Park (a few steps from this marker); Starkweather's Harried History (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named John M. Olin (about 300 feet away); Third Lake Passage (about 500 feet away); Olbrich's Thai Pavilion and Gardens (about 600 feet away); Garver Feed & Supply Company (approx. 0.2 miles away); Riley House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bear and Lynx Effigy Mounds (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. An identical marker elsewhere in Olbrich Botanical Gardens

Arrow pointing to the John M. Olin Marker on the east shelter in the Sunken Garden image. Click for full size.

Photographed by McGhiever, July 25, 2026

2. Arrow pointing to the John M. Olin Marker on the east shelter in the Sunken Garden

Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2026, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 26, 2026, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.