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

Lt. Gerald Stull USAF

Photographed by Dawn Toman, July 18, 2010

1. Lt. Gerald Stull USAF Marker

Inscription. "On May 5, 1958, Lt. Gerald Stull USAF was returning to Truax Field from a training mission when his F-102A fighter jet faltered and headed toward the residential neighborhood along Hudson Park. Lt. Stull forced the jet back toward the lake, at which time he knew he would have to ditch the plane into the lake at a steep angle. He ejected upon impact and died as a result of injuries he sustained in the crash. His selfless heroism saved the lives of many and he is remembered and appreciated by everyone throughout this community."

Erected 2009 by Friends of Hudson Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Heroes • Military. A significant historical date for this entry is May 5, 1958.

Location. 43° 5.394′ N, 89° 20.616′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It is at the intersection of Lakeland Avenue and Miller Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Lakeland Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Madison WI 53704, 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: Lizard Effigy Mound (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Corry Carriage House (about 500 feet away); "Let The Great Spirits Soar" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Riley House

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Bear and Lynx Effigy Mounds (approx. 0.2 miles away); Herman J. Loftsgordon House (approx. 0.2 miles away); "Elmside" (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Bernard's Catholic Church (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Also see . . .
1. News Story on Installation of the Marker. (including additional information on the heroism of Lt. Stull) (Submitted on July 19, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.)

2. Pilot Who Crashed Into Lake Not Forgotten. Another article on Lt. Stull and the marker. (Submitted on July 19, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.)

Photographed by Dawn Toman, July 18, 2010

2. Lt. Gerald Stull USAF Marker

View from the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dawn Toman, July 18, 2010

3. View from the marker

Part of the neighborhood mentioned in the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,585 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 19, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.