Avenues West in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
At the State Fair on these Grounds
Photographed by Paul F, November 5, 2010
1. At the State Fair on these Grounds Marker
In 1859
Near this Spot
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
Made an address
This tablet as a reminder of that event
was erected
under the auspices of the Old Settlers Club of Milwaukee County in 1928
Erected 1928 by Old Settlers Club of Milwaukee County.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 43° 2.407′ N, 87° 55.733′ W. Marker is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in Avenues West. It is at the intersection of West Wells Street and North 13th Street, on the right when traveling east on West Wells Street. On the campus of Marquette University. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milwaukee WI 53233, 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: Roman Catholic Church of the Gesu (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mabel Wanda Raimey (approx. 0.2 miles away); B'Ne Jeshurun Synagogue (approx. Ό mile away); Historic Milwaukee (approx. 0.3 miles away); MacArthur Square
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Photographed by Paul F, November 5, 2010
2. At the State Fair on these Grounds Marker
Photographed by Paul F, November 5, 2010
3. At the State Fair on these Grounds Marker
Photo is looking southwest toward marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,225 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 6, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Richfield, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
