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

John George Ott House

1873

Photographed by William J. Toman, July 4, 2010

1. John George Ott House Marker

Inscription. The Ott house is one of the finest High Victorian houses in Madison and the grandest remaining 19th century mansion in the Third Lake Ridge Historic District. German craftsmen probably executed the intricate woodwork on porches and bays, detailed brickwork and carved stone trim. Arriving here from Switzerland in 1850, Ott rose to prominence in business, ethnic, and civic affairs. He served his neighborhood as alderman and county supervisor and led the campaign to turn the old village cemetery into Orton Park.

Erected 1979 by Madison Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number 59.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin, Madison Landmarks Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 43° 4.66′ N, 89° 22.274′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It is in Marquette. It is at the intersection of Jenifer Street and South Livingston Street, on the left when traveling east on Jenifer Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 754 Jenifer Street, Madison WI 53703, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin. 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 territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Klose Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Sauthoff House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Kircher House (within shouting distance of this marker); Madison Candy Company (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Timothy and Katherine McCarthy House (about 600 feet away); Hyer - Jaquish Hotel (about 700 feet away); Biederstaedt – Breitenbach Grocery (about 700 feet away); B.B. Clarke (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. These are other markers with additional information on Orton Park and the Old City Cemetery as mentioned in this marker's text.

Additional keywords. Architecture; High Victorian

Photographed by William J. Toman, July 4, 2010

2. John George Ott House Marker

The southwest side of the house. The marker is on the near corner.

John George Ott House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William J. Toman, July 4, 2010

3. John George Ott House

The southeast side of the house.

Photographed by William J. Toman, July 4, 2010

4. John George Ott House

The northeast side of the house.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,901 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 5, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.