Green Bay in Brown County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Hazelwood

Photographed by William J. Toman, October 23, 2010

1. Hazelwood Marker

Inscription. On this site Morgan L. Martin (1805-87) built this home in 1837, after his marriage to Elizabeth Smith of Plattsburgh, N.Y. It was a center of social, literary and political accomplishment for nearly a century. Coming here in 1827 as a young attorney, he began to lay the foundation for Statehood. A member of the Michigan Territorial Council 1831-35, he returned in 1838-44 to serve on the Wisconsin Territorial Council. From 1845-47 he represented the Territory in Congress, at which time he introduced the bill "to enable the people of Wisconsin Territory to form a constitution and state government, and for the admission of such state into the Union." The constitution submitted by the Convention of 1846 was rejected and Martin, elected president of a second Convention in 1847, did much of the preliminary revision here at Hazelwood. It was accepted by vote of the people and President Polk approved the Act of Admission on May 29, 1848.

Erected 1966 by the Wisconsin State Society, Daughters of the American Colonists. (Marker Number 156.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included

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in the Daughters of the American Colonists, the Former U.S. Presidents: #11 James K. Polk, and the Wisconsin Historical Society series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1935.

Location. 44° 30.046′ N, 88° 1.214′ W. Marker is in Green Bay, Wisconsin, in Brown County. It can be reached from South Monroe Avenue (State Highway 57) 0.1 miles north of Emilie Street, on the left when traveling north. The marker is on the Fox River side of the house, which is home to the Brown County Historical Society, near the river. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1008 South Monroe Avenue, Green Bay WI 54301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Wisconsin’s Fox River Valley.

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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Port of Green Bay's Economic Impact (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Hazelwood (within shouting distance of this marker); First Catholic Church In Green Bay (approx. half a mile away); La Baye Burial Place (approx. half a mile away); Bank Of Wisconsin (approx. 0.6 miles away); Elks Club (approx. 0.7 miles away); Milwaukee Road Passenger Depot (approx. 0.7 miles away); Milwaukee Road Depot (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Green Bay.

Other markers

Photographed by William J. Toman, October 23, 2010

2. Hazelwood Marker

The Hazelwood house and grounds are in the background.

no longer nearby. The Little House with a Big History (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Minahan's Tomb (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by William J. Toman, October 23, 2010

3. Hazelwood Marker

The back side of the marker, with the Fox River in the background.

Photographed by William J. Toman, October 23, 2010

4. Hazelwood

The Fox River side of the house.

Photographed by William J. Toman, October 23, 2010

5. Hazelwood

The Monroe Avenue side of the house opposite the river.

Photographed by William J. Toman, October 23, 2010

6. Hazelwood

Closeup of the river side of the house.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,483 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 24, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. 5, 6. submitted on October 25, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.