Near Cedarburg in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Hamilton

Photographed By Paul F, July 8, 2010

1. Hamilton Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Settled by Irish immigrants, “New Dublin” was renamed in 1847 after William S. Hamilton, son of Alexander, spent the night here in what became the first stagecoach stop between Milwaukee and Green Bay (1848). Settled before Cedarburg, Hamilton retains some original buildings including Concordia Mill (1853) and Turner Hall (1867) built by Edward Janssen, later Wisconsin State Treasurer. His home also remains.

Erected 1973 by Ozaukee County Historical Society. (Marker Number 96.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.

Location. 43° 17.032′ N, 87° 58.348′ W. Marker is near Cedarburg, Wisconsin, in Ozaukee County. Marker is on Hamilton Road, 0.1 miles north of Green Bay Road, on the left when traveling north. Located in Hamilton Park parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 228 Hamilton Road, Cedarburg WI 53012, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Ancient Paths (a few steps from this marker); Hamilton Turnhalle

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Concordia Mill (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington Avenue Historic District / Historic District Architecture (approx. 1.1 miles away); Cedarburg Cultural Center Building (approx. 1.1 miles away); Cedarburg Mill (approx. 1.1 miles away); The History of the Boerner Building (approx. 1.1 miles away); Origin of Cedar Creek / Mills on the Creek (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cedarburg.

More about this marker. Wisconsin Registered Landmark #96

Photographed By Paul F, July 8, 2010

2. Hamilton Marker

West side of two sided marker

Photographed By Paul F, July 8, 2010

3. Hamilton Marker

East side of two sided marker

Photographed By Melinda Roberts, August 17, 2012

4. Hamilton Marker

Marker is located at entrance / parking lot to Hamilton Park.

Photographed By Paul F, July 8, 2010

5. Hamilton Marker

Concordia Mill image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul F

6. Concordia Mill

See Nearby Marker for additional information.

Turnhalle (Turner Hall) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, December 27, 2011

7. Turnhalle (Turner Hall)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 990 times since then and 174 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 8, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. 4. submitted on August 18, 2012, by Melinda Roberts of De Pere, United States. 5, 6. submitted on July 8, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. 7. submitted on December 28, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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