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. 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: Religion & Religious Structures • 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin and in Greater Milwaukee.

It is also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

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 Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Bishop Jackson Kemper Home Built 1849 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Cushing Memorial Park

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(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); St. John Chrysostom Episcopal Church (approx. 1.7 miles away); Delafield Fish Hatchery (approx. 1.8 miles away); Hawks Inn (approx. 1.8 miles away); Historic Okauchee (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delafield.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.

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 Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,934 times since then and 37 times this year. Last updated on July 2, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 2, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.