Delafield in Waukesha County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Nashotah Mission

Photographed By Paul F, circa April 15, 2010

1. Nashotah Mission Marker

West side of double sided marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Inspired by Bishop Jackson Kemper, James Lloyd Breck and his companions founded Nashotah Mission as a center for the Episcopal Church’s work in Wisconsin Territory. Preparation of candidates for the priesthood quickly became a major task, to meet the needs of the Church on the frontier. The Blue House, built in 1842, was the community’s home. In the Red Chapel, built in 1843, prayer and Sacrament gave the strength and courage required for apostolic achievement.

Erected 1968 by State Historical Society of Wisconsin. (Marker Number 160.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.

Location. 43° 4.914′ N, 88° 25.613′ W. Marker is in Delafield, Wisconsin, in Waukesha County. Marker can be reached from Mission Road, half a mile Mill Road. Marker is located behind the main administative building at the mission. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Delafield WI 53018, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bishop Jackson Kemper Home Built 1849 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Cushing Memorial Park (approx. 1.6 miles away); St. John's Military Academy (approx. 1.6 miles away); Northwestern Military and Naval Academy (approx. 1.6 miles away); Delafield Fish Hatchery (approx. 1.8 miles away); Hawks Inn (approx. 1.8 miles away); Historic Okauchee (approx. 2.2 miles away); Lapham Peak (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delafield.

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Photographed By Paul F, circa April 15, 2010

2. Nashotah Mission Marker

East side of double sided marker

Photographed By Paul F, circa April 15, 2010

3. Nashotah Mission Marker

The Blue House and The Red Chapel

Photographed By Paul F, circa April 15, 2010

4. Nashotah Mission Marker

The Red Chapel and Blue House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,090 times since then and 63 times this year. Last updated on July 2, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 2, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.