DeForest in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
De Forest Centennial
1863 - 1963
Photographed By William J. Toman, October 30, 2010
1. De Forest Centennial Marker
The Village of De Forest and the surrounding 2200 acres were once owned by Isaac N. De Forest. He purchased the site for $25.00 an acre in 1854 to farm and raise wheat. In 1856, before moving to Wetmore, Kansas, he started platting the site for a village.The native hand-hewn rock in this monument came from the original De Forest home in Madison, which he built in 1853. The structure, at the corner of Park and State streets, later was used as the Administration Building by the University of Wisconsin. The building was razed in 1965.
Erected 1966 by DeForest Area Citizens.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 43° 14.797′ N, 89° 20.431′ W. Marker is in DeForest, Wisconsin, in Dane County. Marker is at the intersection of DeForest Street and South Durkee Street, on the right when traveling east on DeForest Street. The marker is in Fireman's Park in DeForest. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: De Forest WI 53532, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow
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Photographed By William J. Toman, October 30, 2010
2. De Forest Centennial Marker
Photographed By William J. Toman, October 30, 2010
3. De Forest Centennial Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 681 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 5, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
