Three Lakes in Oneida County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Home of Fred "Cy" Williams

Home-Run King of the National League

Photographed by Keith L, September 13, 2010

1. Home of Fred "Cy" Williams Marker

Inscription. He was the first player to hit 200 home runs in the National League. "Cy" Williams played for six years with the Chicago Cubs and for thirteen years with the Philadelphia Phillies. Tied by Babe Ruth with forty-one home runs in 1923. His lifetime record in home runs is 251. In Three Lakes Cy is better known for his architectural achievements in designing and building.

Born · December 21, 1888
Died · April 23, 1974

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is April 23, 1974.

Location. 45° 47.92′ N, 89° 9.872′ W. Marker is in Three Lakes, Wisconsin, in Oneida County. It is on Park Street north of U.S. 45, on the left when traveling north. Marker is near the Three Lakes Information Bureau. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1704 Superior Street, Three Lakes WI 54562, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Wisconsin. It is also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

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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 2 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: World's Largest Chain of Lakes (here, next to this marker); Nicolet National Forest (approx. 6½ miles away).

Also see . . .
1. Cy Williams. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on September 24, 2010.)

2. Cy Williams. Baseball-Reference website. Statistics and History. (Submitted on September 24, 2010.)

Photographed by Keith L, September 13, 2010

2. Home of Fred "Cy" Williams Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,342 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 24, 2010, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.