Monona in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

George Kalbfleisch, Jr. Farm House

1903

Photographed By Gordon Govier, September 12, 2009

1. George Kalbfleisch, Jr. Farm House Marker

Inscription. This typical Wisconsin frame farmhouse was built by the son of a German immigrant on a forty-acre parcel. The land was later used as a truck farm and mink ranch. In 1950 an old chicken house on the property was converted to serve as the first Catholic Church in Monona. The farmhouse became the rectory.

Erected by Monona Landmarks Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Architecture • Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1950.

Location. 43° 4.152′ N, 89° 20.215′ W. Marker is in Monona, Wisconsin, in Dane County. Marker is at the intersection of Dean Avenue and Roigan Terrace, on the left on Dean Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Madison WI 53716, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Schultz House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tonywatha Hotel and Springs (approx. 0.2 miles away); A.T. Lamboley Cottage (approx. 0.2 miles away); Monona’s Birthplace / Monona's History (approx. ¼ mile away); Ernie's Trading Post (approx. ¼ mile away); Otto Schroeder House (approx. 0.3 miles

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away); Blooming Grove Town Hall (approx. half a mile away); Dean House / Nathaniel Dean (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monona.

George Kalbfleisch Jr Farmhouse and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Gordon Govier, September 12, 2009

2. George Kalbfleisch Jr Farmhouse and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2010, by Gordon Govier of Fitchburg, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,676 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 22, 2010, by Gordon Govier of Fitchburg, Wisconsin. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.