Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Eben and Rosaline Peck
Photographed by William J. Toman, June 9, 2010
1. Eben and Rosaline Peck Marker
Erected 1956 by John Bell Chapter D.A.R., replaced 1981.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1837.
Location. 43° 4.5′ N, 89° 22.814′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. It can be reached from the intersection of South Webster Street and King 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: Peck Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Fess Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Dick-Eddy Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker); Philip Schoen Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); King Street Arcade (about 300 feet away); Madison Hotel (about 300 feet away); Suhr Bank Building (about 400 feet away); Bellevue Apartments (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.
Also see . . . Madison, a history of the formative years. On page 28 of this book, by David V. Mollenhoff, there is an account of the Peck's arrival and life in Wisconsin. (Submitted on October 14, 2010.)
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Photographed by William J. Toman, June 9, 2010
2. Eben and Rosaline Peck Marker
The Eben and Rosaline Peck marker is on the wall in the lower right, and the Peck Cabin marker is across the plaza.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,400 times since then and 29 times this year. Last updated on October 14, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 7, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
