Cambridge in Jefferson County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lake Ripley
Photographed By William J. Toman, September 4, 2010
1. Lake Ripley Marker
As a boy Ole Evinrude (1877-1934) lived near Cambridge. His father hoped to keep him on the farm and when Ole built a sailboat like he had seen in a picture book his father destroyed it. In a secret place in the woods the boy built another. Here on Lake Ripley, as his father watched from shore Ole sailed the well-built craft with all the instinctive skill of his Viking ancestors. Soon after, he left for the city to work as a mechanic. In 1908 he invented an outboard motor and founded a new American industry.Erected by the Wisconsin Historical Society. (Marker Number 19.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 43° 0.181′ N, 89° 0.13′ W. Marker is in Cambridge, Wisconsin, in Jefferson County. Marker can be reached from Park Road, 0.1 miles north of U.S. 12, on the right when traveling north. The marker is at the end of the parking
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Rockdale Mill (approx. 2.6 miles away); Koshkonong (approx. 4.2 miles away); Goose Lake (approx. 6 miles away); West Koshkonong Lutheran Congregation (approx. 7.8 miles away); Occupation and Abandonment (approx. 8.2 miles away); Social Organization (approx. 8.3 miles away); Platform Mounds (approx. 8.3 miles away); Appearance and Manner of Dress (approx. 8.3 miles away).
Photographed By William J. Toman, September 4, 2010
2. Lake Ripley Marker
The park shelter and Lake Ripley are in the background.
Photographed By William J. Toman, September 4, 2010
3. Lake Ripley
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 945 times since then and 124 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 5, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
