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 and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Norwegian-Americans series list. 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. It 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.
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: 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
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Regarding Hans Christian Heg. This statue was knocked off its pedestal and thrown into a nearby lake by protesters on the night of June 23, 2020.
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
Photographed by William J. Toman, July 30, 2010
2. Hans Christian Heg Marker
With the State Capitol in the background.
— Submitted September 7, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin.
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 1,444 times since then and 16 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.
