Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Disease-Resistant Plants
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Erected 2001 by UW Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education • Horticulture & Forestry • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the University of Wisconsin series list.
Location. 43° 4.519′ N, 89° 24.798′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. Marker is at the intersection of Babcock Drive and Babcock Drive, on the left when traveling north on Babcock Drive. The marker is on the eastern side
of the Russell Laboratories Building on the University of Wisconsin campus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1630 Linden Drive, Madison WI 53706, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Reliable Test of Milk Quality (a few steps from this marker); The Land Ethic (within shouting distance of this marker); Mass Production of Penicillin (within shouting distance of this marker); Genetically Superior Crops (within shouting distance of this marker); Scientific Approach to Agriculture (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Vitamin D Production Ends Rickets (about 500 feet away); Discovering Vitamins and Trace Minerals (about 600 feet away); Revolutionizing Animal Reproduction (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Photographed By William J. Toman, June 25, 2010
3. Agricultural Hall
According to the UW web site, "Built in 1902, Agricultural Hall was designed as the administrative and research home of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. The building remains almost entirely unmodified and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985."
Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 646 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 1, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.