New Berlin in Waukesha County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Hamlet of Calhoun
Photographed by Paul F, August 3, 2010
1. Hamlet of Calhoun Marker
Inscription.
Hamlet of Calhoun. . The hamlet of Calhoun was established 1872 when Thomas and Mary Calhoun, Irish immigrants, purchased land in the area. Calhoun Road has always been the dividing line between the urban east side and the rural west side of New Berlin. Other early pioneers such as Franz Elger built a store. Matt Follman had a general store and sold penny candy. Popular Calhoun Hall built in 1881 had roller-skating and dancing every Saturday night. Later on a schoolhouse, blacksmith shop and electric railway were added. The Pabst Farm across the road raised hops. Dr. David Roberts, manufacturer of animal medicines, established his experimental livestock farm at Calhoun Farms. Calhoun Farms subdivision, with homes known for their white fences, flourished in the 1940s. it was a great boon to farmers and to cattle dealers, like the Elgers, when stockyards were installed at Calhoun. Cattle could now be shipped to either Milwaukee or Chicago.
The hamlet of Calhoun was established 1872 when Thomas & Mary Calhoun, Irish immigrants, purchased land in the area. Calhoun Road has always been the dividing line between the urban east side and the rural west side of New Berlin. Other early pioneers such as Franz Elger built a store. Matt Follman had a general store and sold penny candy. Popular Calhoun Hall built in 1881 had roller-skating and dancing every Saturday night. Later on a schoolhouse, blacksmith shop and electric railway were added.
The Pabst Farm across the road raised hops. Dr. David Roberts, manufacturer of animal medicines, established his experimental livestock farm at Calhoun Farms. Calhoun Farms subdivision, with homes known for their white fences, flourished in the 1940s. it was a great boon to farmers and to cattle dealers, like the Elgers, when stockyards were installed at Calhoun. Cattle could now be shipped to either Milwaukee or Chicago.
Erected 2003 by Waukesha County Historical Society. (Marker Number 21-01.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 43° 0.614′ N, 88° 7.642′ W. Marker is in New Berlin, Wisconsin, in Waukesha County. It is
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on South Calhoun Road half a mile south of West Greenfield Avenue (Wisconsin Highway 59), on the right when traveling south. Located near the bike trail entrance. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Berlin WI 53146, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Wisconsin and in Greater Milwaukee. 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 Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
This marker is located on the left and the Calhoun Marker is on the right.
Photographed by Paul F, August 3, 2010
3. Hamlet of Calhoun Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 2,135 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 3, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
