Sheboygan Falls in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Cole Historic District
Photographed By Keith L, June 19, 2010
1. Cole Historic District Marker
Inscription.
Cole Historic District. . The Cole Historic District, bounded by Water, Monroe, Adams and Michigan streets, is one of the few remaining historic districts in the state to display the early development of a Wisconsin community from the 1830s and 1840s. The district's two residences, mill house and hotel, built between 1837 and 1848 in the Greek Revival style, were owned by pioneer settler and entrepreneur Charles D. Cole. After the construction of a Sheboygan River bridge in 1839, this area declined and Sheboygan Falls developed on the west side of the river.
The Cole Historic District, bounded by Water, Monroe, Adams and Michigan streets, is one of the few remaining historic districts in the state to display the early development of a Wisconsin community from the 1830s and 1840s. The district's two residences, mill house and hotel, built between 1837 and 1848 in the Greek Revival style, were owned by pioneer settler and entrepreneur Charles D. Cole. After the construction of a Sheboygan River bridge in 1839, this area declined and Sheboygan Falls developed on the west side of the river.
Erected 1998 by the Wisconsin Historical Society. (Marker Number 389.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 43° 43.737′ N, 87° 48.563′ W. Marker is in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, in Sheboygan County. Marker is on Water Street south of Monroe Street (County Highway PP). Marker is next to The Rochester Inn. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 504 Water Street, Sheboygan Falls WI 53085, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 952 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 24, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
