West Bend in Washington County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Washington House

Photographed By Paul F, September 1, 2010

1. Washington House Marker

East side of two sided marker.

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This building was one of the first brick buildings erected in West Bend. It replaced an original structure built in 1852 and destroyed by fire on January 1, 1864 and it was re-opened on October 15, 1864 as a headquarters for travelers along the “Old Stage Coach Road” serving coach and ox-cart alike. In 1874, at a gala banquet, influential citizens of Washington County founded the Old Settlers Club (now Washington County Historical Society). The annual meetings, held here on Washington’s birthday for many years, became one of the principal social events of the year.

Erected 1978 by Washington County Landmarks Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1864.

Location. 43° 25.531′ N, 88° 11.024′ W. Marker is in West Bend, Wisconsin, in Washington County. Marker is on North Main Street north of North 6th Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 244 Old US 45 (North Main Street), West Bend WI 53095, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

Photographed By Paul F, September 1, 2010

2. Washington House Marker

West side of two sided marker with duplicate text.

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. Old Settlers Triangle (within shouting distance of this marker); Bernhard "Ben" C. Ziegler (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stephan F. Mayer Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Eisenbahn Trail History (approx. ¼ mile away); James Kneeland House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Court House Square (approx. 0.4 miles away); Washington County Courthouse Square (approx. 0.4 miles away); The West Bend Aluminum Company (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Bend.

Washington House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul F, September 1, 2010

3. Washington House

Marker is located at the lower right in this picture.

Photographed By Paul F, September 1, 2010

4. Washington House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 577 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 2, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.