Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Hans Christian Heg
Photographed By William J. Toman, July 30, 2010
1. Hans Christian Heg Marker
Born in Norway
Dec. 21, 1829
Fell at Chickamauga
Sept. 19, 1863
Norwegian Americans
gave this memorial to the
State of Wisconsin
Erected 1926 by Norwegian Americans.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1862.
Location. 43° 4.477′ N, 89° 22.982′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and South Pinckney Street, on the left when traveling east on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Wisconsin State Capitol (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Capitol Square has long been the heart of the city (about 300 feet away); This city was planned in 1836 (about 400 feet away); Outdoor markets are a Madison tradition (about 400 feet away); Suhr Bank Building (about 400 feet away); American Exchange Bank (about 400 feet away); American House (about 400 feet away); Olson and Veerhusen Building / Hobbins Block (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.
Regarding Hans Christian Heg. This statue
this page online
Also see . . . Hans Christian Heg. A biography (Submitted on July 30, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.)
Additional commentary.
1. More about the Memorial
According to the Wisconsin Magazine of History, vol. 10, no. 2, p. 228 (December 1926), "Colonel Heg's daughter and Paul Fjelde, the sculptor, were present" at the October 17, 1926 dedication of the statue, "which is of bronze, heroic size, [and] represents the warrior standing with bared head, looking gravely into the distance."
According to the Wisconsin Magazine of History, vol. 9, no. 1, p. 108 (September 1925), "In connection with the Norse-American centennial celebration a replica of the statue to be erected at Madison to Colonel Hans C. Heg was unveiled on June 25 at his birthplace at Lier, Norway. This was the gift of the Norwegian Association and is a cast from the model of the American sculptor, Paul Fjelde. The American minister to Norway delivered the dedication address, and members of the Norwegian cabinet and legislature took part in the proceedings. The Norwegians of Racine County will erect a shaft on Norway Hill in memory of Colonel Heg."
Photographed By William J. Toman, July 30, 2010
2. Hans Christian Heg Marker
With the State Capitol in the background.
Photographed By William J. Toman, July 30, 2010
3. Hans Christian Heg Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,175 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 30, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
