East Town in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First Court House
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou
1. First Court House Marker
Stood the
First Court House 1836-1870
First Jail 1836-1847
First County Offices 1844-1870
Second Jail 1847-1870
This tablet erected by Milwaukee County under direction of the Old Settlers Club of Milwaukee County
Erected 1900 by Milwaukee County and the Old Settlers Club of Milwaukee County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 43° 2.541′ N, 87° 54.292′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in East Town. It is at the intersection of East Kilbourn Avenue and North Jackson Street, on the right when traveling east on East Kilbourn Avenue. Marker is located in Cathedral Park in downtown Milwaukee. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milwaukee WI 53202, 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: Rescue of Joshua Glover (a few steps from this marker); Court House Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint John Cathedral (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Matthew Keenan House (about 600 feet away); Old St. Mary's Church
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Photographed by Paul F, May 18, 2010
2. First Court House Marker
Photographed by Paul F, May 18, 2010
3. First Court House Marker
Marker with cathedral in background
Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,018 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 24, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 2, 3. submitted on July 7, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
