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

Madison Hotel

(1837-1863)

Photographed By William J. Toman, July 29, 2010

1. Madison Hotel Marker

Inscription. The Madison Hotel was built and owned by Col. Augustus A. Bird, one of the builders of the first Capitol in Madison. From this hotel, he waged a successful fight to keep Madison the Capital City.

Many of Madison's most prominent visitors, including Gov. Dodge, stayed here. One of the first sermons heard by Madisonians was delivered in the hotel bar, November, 1837. In June of 1838, the first territorial Supreme Court held in Madison was organized in this hotel.

The Madison Hotel was destroyed by fire March 17, 1863.

Erected 2001 by John Bell Chapter, D.A.R.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1849.

Location. 43° 4.477′ N, 89° 22.866′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. Marker is on King Street, 0.1 miles east of South Pinckney Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 King Street, Madison WI 53703, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. King Street Arcade (here, next to this marker); Suhr Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Philip Schoen Building (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Dick-Eddy Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker); Fess Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Eben and Rosaline Peck (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Peck Cabin (about 400 feet away); Hans Christian Heg (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Photographed By William J. Toman, May 30, 2012

2. Madison Hotel Marker

The marker is on the column in the middle of this photo, just above the King Street Arcade marker.

Photographed By William J. Toman, July 29, 2010

3. Madison Hotel Marker

View from across King Street. The marker is behind the middle tree.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 767 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 29, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on June 3, 2012, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 3. submitted on July 29, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.